Tuesdays with Morrie

This was a good book that I would recommend to people of all ages. There were very strong characters, and the setting was clear, too.
Morrie is a man that has gallons of his love ready to share with all his friends, family, and complete strangers. When he was a professor at a college, he befriended a student of his, named Mitch. Mitch promised to keep in touch with Morrie after he graduated. Well, as you can most surely tell, that didn’t quite turn out as planned.
So when Mitch finally heard about Morrie, it was sixteen years later. And it wasn’t as expected. Mitch found out then that his favorite, old professor wasn’t doing too well. In fact, he was potentially dying. So Mitch knew he had to give Morrie a visit. And that was what he did. This is when Morrie’s last semester will start. And there is only one student in his class. Guess who?
And I can’t forget about my favorite part. This was the reunion. It was heartbreaking and sweet to find that the two friends could be so close during that time even though they hadn’t been very close at all for... well... sixteen years.

Reader reviewed by Jon

We rate this book a
four out of five.  It is a thoroughly
enjoyable book that is able to make
you laugh, cry,  and everything in
between.  We found it very hard to even
put the book down for the nights.  We
enjoyed the book a lot; it has a lot of good lessons about love, friendship,
and life itself.  As a good book all
around, its hard to recommend to a certain group of people, but the people we
think would benefit and enjoy this book the most are deep thinkers, the people
that arent scared to show emotion and think a little deeper than whats just
on the surface.  If only everybody could
read it, the world would feel like such a better place to one and other.

Reader reviewed by KLW

Right after I began this book, I saw Mitch Albom in a Red Wings lockerroom where we were both trying to get interviews. I wanted to go over & tell him how much this book meant to me (considering I had a 94 yr old grandfather who was living w/my family at the time), but I was afraid if I opened my mouth to speak, I would start crying and I didn't want to burst into tears in a room full off hockey players & reporters. I don't cry easily in public-practically never to tell the truth- so when a book moves me enough to cry, it has definitely had an impact on me.

The book has some wonderful quotes from Morrie, but what makes them hit home so much is how simpled they are. We all go around trying to find the "key" and the "meaning of life" when here Morrie is showing us that life is really quite simple. And the fact Morrie is open about his illness and open about talking about death is groundbreaking when you consider how it is not discussed in our society, hence why so many people have trouble dealing with it. The way Morrie treats his illness with dignity and doesn't fall prey to the Madison Avenue "younger looking, youth first' attitude makes him at peace with himself and with who he is. He questions why anyone would be ashamed or would hide things like dying and aging. It's all part of life and not something we should hide, avoid, or feel bad about.

This is a must read, but I would highly recommend also reading the book(S) that have been put out about Morrie and by Morrie on dying and so forth. I would also recommend watching the film and trying to get ahold of the wonderful interview Ted Koppel did with Morrie on "Nightline." If you can see the interview it'll make a world of difference in your life.

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.

Reader reviewed by Emily

I read Tuesdays with Morrie simply because it received so much praise. Its a short read, only took a few hours, so its worth the time. It also features some great quotations and excerpts from inspiring sources. However, the only thing I found truly intriguing about it was the fact that it's a true story. Otherwise, I found the diction far too overstated and melodramatic; I would even describe it as cheesy. The intention is great -- to encourage the acceptance of death as a part of life -- but the story that leads to the lesson is nothing special.

Reader reviewed by mzblonde

I had to read this book as a part of my grade 12 religion course. I found it very inspirational, and one can learn a lot about themselves through it. The morals are excellent, however i did not enjoy the author's style of writing as much. I found it very "preach-y" and there was absolutely no character development. but i still think everyone should read it for the lessons.

Reader reviewed by Ray

Tuesdays with Morrie is a story about an old teacher and his formal pupil. The pupil is learning the final lessons that his old teacher can give. Join Mitch Albom (the author) as he learns Life's greatest lessons from a dying man.