Tuesdays with Morrie

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.