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Reader reviewed by Suzie

Tuesdays With Morrie is a great book for people of all ages. In fact, some colleges use the book for their english ciriculum. The author, Mitch Albom, writes about his friendship with his former professor Morrie Schwartz. After graduating from school Mr. Alboms life became more centered towards work until he turns on the television and happens to see that his favorite professor is dying from a terrible disease known as ALS. The book goes through various topics that Mitch and Morrie discuss at Morrie's home while the illness works its way through Morrie's body.

Throughout the book I cried a few times because I felt horrible for Morrie. The thing is, he rarely felt pitty for himself. Instead he continues to teach Mitch about the things that really matter in life- love, friendship, marriage, and a few other lessons. One of the greatest tings I think Morrie said was "Learn how to live, and you'll know how to die. Learn how to die, and you'll know how to live."

Morrie passed away nearly 10 years ago however his words still live on. Another great book if you are interested in Morrie's legacy is Morrie: In His Own Words, the book Morrie wrote before ALS took his life.