Tuesdays with Morrie
Deb's humorous post yesterday reminded me of a book I read years ago - "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom; a 'must-read' book about life and how to live it.
In the words of Morrie - "To learn to live, one must learn to die."
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It's quite thin and one should be able to finish it in one seating. But you would want to read this book slowly; ponder and reflect on your own life for all the wisdoms contained in it.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it.
For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago.
Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded, and the world seemed colder. Wouldn't you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you, receive wisdom for your busy life today the way you once did when you were younger?
Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying, Morrie visited with Mitch in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final "class": lessons in how to live.
Tuesdays with Morrie is a magical chronicle of their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie's lasting gift with the world.
For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago.
Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded, and the world seemed colder. Wouldn't you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you, receive wisdom for your busy life today the way you once did when you were younger?
Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying, Morrie visited with Mitch in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final "class": lessons in how to live.
Tuesdays with Morrie is a magical chronicle of their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie's lasting gift with the world.
1 comment:
Don't tell me that I'm the only one who has read this book!!??
If you hadn't, it's never too late to do so as Morrie teaches that it's never too late to start living your life!
BTW, I think Ed's last or next life would be a White Elephant! ;o)
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