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Dienstags bei Morrie: Die Lehre eines Lebens
Diese wahre Geschichte von der Liebe zwischen einem spirituellen Mentor und seinem Schüler ist aus vielen Gründen in der Bestsellerliste nach oben geschossen. Zum einen erinnert sie uns an die Zuneigung und Dankbarkeit, die viele von uns immer noch für die bedeutenden Mentoren unserer Vergangenheit hegen. Zum anderen spielt sie eine Phantasie durch, die vielen von uns im Kopf herumspukt: diese Leute wieder aufzusuchen, um ihnen zu sagen, was sie uns bedeutet haben, und vielleicht sogar die Beziehung wieder aufzunehmen. Außerdem lernen wir Morrie Schwartz kennen -- einen einmaligen Professor, den der Autor als eine Kreuzung zwischen einem biblischen Propheten und einem Weihnachtself beschreibt. Und schließlich werden wir in die intimen Momente der letzten Tage von Morrie eingeweiht, als er wegen einer unheilbaren Krankheit im Sterben liegt. Sogar auf seinem Sterbebett schafft es dieser ehrwürdige Mensch mit seinen funkelnden Augen, uns alles über ein bewußtes und gehaltvolles Leben beizubringen. Alle Achtung vor dem Autor und anerkannten Sportkolumnisten Mitch Albom, der uns diese universell-rührende Geschichte mit soviel Charme und Bescheidenheit erzählt. --Gail Hudson
Der Titelheld Morrie ist Morrie Schwartz, der 20 Jahre zuvor Alboms Universitätsprofessor gewesen war. Albom sah zufällig ein Interview mit Morrie in der Sendung Nightline, was schließlich dazu führte, daß er wieder mit seinem alten Lehrer, Freund und "Coach" zusammentraf. Albom, ein erfolgreicher Sportjournalist, kämpfte zu dieser Zeit damit, seine Unzufriedenheit mit seinem eigenen Leben und seiner Karriere zu definieren. Morrie, andererseits, litt nach einem gehaltvollen Leben voller Freunde, Familie, Unterrichten und Musik an der tödlichen Lou-Gehrig-Krankheit, ein lähmendes Leiden, das seine Aktivitäten von Tag zu Tag mehr einschränkte. Albom war einer von hunderten von früheren Studenten und Bekannten, die von weither kamen, um Morrie in den letzten Monaten seines Lebens zu besuchen.
Die 14 Dienstagsbesuche, die ihrem Wiedersehen folgten, schickten Albom -- und so wird es auch seinen Lesern gehen -- auf eine Reise, die ihm wieder die Augen öffnete für die Dinge, die ein Leben erfüllt machen. Die Geschichte ist in einem journalistischen Stil geschrieben, der niemals in Pathos übergeht. --Brenda Pittsley
217 pages, Hardcover
First published August 18, 1997
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Mitch Albom
112 books117k followersAuthor, screenwriter, philanthropist, journalist, and broadcaster Mitch Albom is an inspiration around the world. His fiction and non-fiction books — which include 8 #1 New York Times bestsellers — have collectively sold 42 million copies worldwide in 48 languages. TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE, the bestselling memoir of all time, topped the list for four straight years and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022. He has also written Emmy Award-winning TV films, stage plays, screenplays, a nationally syndicated newspaper column, and a musical. Through his work at the Detroit Free Press, he was inducted into both the National Sports Media Association and Michigan Sports halls of fame and was the recipient of the Red Smith Award for lifetime achievement.
Following his bestselling memoir FINDING CHIKA and HUMAN TOUCH, a web and audio weekly serial that raised funds for pandemic relief, he returned to fiction with the bestselling novels THE STRANGER IN THE LIFEBOAT and THE LITTLE LIAR. His much-anticipated new novel is a stunning love story about magical second chances called TWICE, which dares to explore how our unchecked desires might mean losing what we’ve had all along.
Albom spends the majority of his time in philanthropic work. In 2006, he founded the nonprofit SAY Detroit, which provides pathways to success for Detroiters in need through major health, housing and education initiatives. All profits from an original dessert shop and a gourmet popcorn line also help fund the nonprofit. He operates Have Faith Haiti, a home and school for impoverished children and orphans, in Port-au-Prince, which he visits monthly. He lives with his wife, Janine, in Michigan.
Following his bestselling memoir FINDING CHIKA and HUMAN TOUCH, a web and audio weekly serial that raised funds for pandemic relief, he returned to fiction with the bestselling novels THE STRANGER IN THE LIFEBOAT and THE LITTLE LIAR. His much-anticipated new novel is a stunning love story about magical second chances called TWICE, which dares to explore how our unchecked desires might mean losing what we’ve had all along.
Albom spends the majority of his time in philanthropic work. In 2006, he founded the nonprofit SAY Detroit, which provides pathways to success for Detroiters in need through major health, housing and education initiatives. All profits from an original dessert shop and a gourmet popcorn line also help fund the nonprofit. He operates Have Faith Haiti, a home and school for impoverished children and orphans, in Port-au-Prince, which he visits monthly. He lives with his wife, Janine, in Michigan.
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October 7, 2022
I already know this will be a book I revisit. I picked it up at a local charity book fair. It’s nice to think that buying this book (which had a profoundly positive impact on me), had a positive impact on others too. I think Morrie would probably like that.
For those unfamiliar with this classic, it involves author, Mitch Albom, reuniting with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, who is dying from ALS. During a series of Tuesday visits, they discuss all facets of life – their last thesis together.
“Morrie would walk that final bridge between life and death, and narrate the trip.”
I regularly had to pause reading. A particular sentence would hit a certain way, or cause me to reflect on life, my understanding of others and my place in the world. It packs a punch for a short book. The use of flashbacks to their time in college and Morrie’s earlier life, were effective at painting a picture of this remarkable man.
“Because I know my time is almost done, I am drawn to nature like I’m seeing it for the first time.”
Quotes like that made me think of my grandmother. After I kissed her forehead goodbye one last time, I was struck with the realisation she wouldn't get to see the sunshine tomorrow, or the kookaburras laughing in the trees, or the sprinkling of snow over the mountains outside her window – ever again.
“I came to love the way Morrie lit up when I entered the room. He did this for many people, I know, but it was his special talent to make each visitor feel that the smile was unique.”
It got me thinking of my dog too, now elderly and blind, who still possesses that same talent and instantly lights up, wags her tail and literally smiles when anyone enters the room.
The author, like many of us, had become consumed by the frenetic pace of life since last seeing Morrie upon graduation. He had turned into a jerk. So, it was touching to follow his transformation through the book too.
“Now, more than ever, material things held little or no significance. When people die, you always hear the expression ‘You can’t take it with you.’ Morrie seemed to know that a long time ago.”
Tuesdays with Morrie delivered great awareness for ALS and it made me better appreciate all that my body does for me. Through these series of visits, we come to know Morrie so intimately, that you feel he’s your friend too - so it really hurt when the inevitable happened. I felt like I was grieving also.
Tuesdays with Morrie makes you stop. It makes you more present. It makes you reassess your priorities in life and embrace life itself. It makes you take less for granted. It makes you wish everyone had a teacher like Morrie. And it makes you grateful that his wisdom was immortalised in this book.
“Devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”
For those unfamiliar with this classic, it involves author, Mitch Albom, reuniting with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, who is dying from ALS. During a series of Tuesday visits, they discuss all facets of life – their last thesis together.
“Morrie would walk that final bridge between life and death, and narrate the trip.”
I regularly had to pause reading. A particular sentence would hit a certain way, or cause me to reflect on life, my understanding of others and my place in the world. It packs a punch for a short book. The use of flashbacks to their time in college and Morrie’s earlier life, were effective at painting a picture of this remarkable man.
“Because I know my time is almost done, I am drawn to nature like I’m seeing it for the first time.”
Quotes like that made me think of my grandmother. After I kissed her forehead goodbye one last time, I was struck with the realisation she wouldn't get to see the sunshine tomorrow, or the kookaburras laughing in the trees, or the sprinkling of snow over the mountains outside her window – ever again.
“I came to love the way Morrie lit up when I entered the room. He did this for many people, I know, but it was his special talent to make each visitor feel that the smile was unique.”
It got me thinking of my dog too, now elderly and blind, who still possesses that same talent and instantly lights up, wags her tail and literally smiles when anyone enters the room.
The author, like many of us, had become consumed by the frenetic pace of life since last seeing Morrie upon graduation. He had turned into a jerk. So, it was touching to follow his transformation through the book too.
“Now, more than ever, material things held little or no significance. When people die, you always hear the expression ‘You can’t take it with you.’ Morrie seemed to know that a long time ago.”
Tuesdays with Morrie delivered great awareness for ALS and it made me better appreciate all that my body does for me. Through these series of visits, we come to know Morrie so intimately, that you feel he’s your friend too - so it really hurt when the inevitable happened. I felt like I was grieving also.
Tuesdays with Morrie makes you stop. It makes you more present. It makes you reassess your priorities in life and embrace life itself. It makes you take less for granted. It makes you wish everyone had a teacher like Morrie. And it makes you grateful that his wisdom was immortalised in this book.
“Devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”
February 23, 2015
This is one of those books where I find myself agreeing with the five star reviews and the one star reviews with almost equal enthusiasm.
On one hand, it's the sweet story of a man as he reconnects with a former mentor/professor, who is facing a death sentence via ALS. It's obvious that Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie" provided them both with something substantially satisfying. And that's inspiring and poignant.
Yet on the other hand, Albom's attempts to enlighten us transforms it into a "Hallmark" card on steroids, a rather dramatic and prolonged one that does little more to demystify the true meaning of life than offer up tired and somewhat ambiguous cliches like "love conquers all." Though an honorable sentiment, it's not markedly more substantive or instructive than the alternative, "life sucks and then you die."
Let's face it. Death scares the *%(^ out of most of us...as it should, especially when you consider that no one really knows what it's like to be dead, if it's like anything at all. Add to that the fact that in the grand scope of things we're all insignificant blimps/statistically insignificant(tens of thousands of people die every day around the world and yet most of their deaths go relatively unnoticed) and the glaring reality that it takes markedly more than "love" to make it through life, and these comforting cliches suddenly lose some of their "comfort."
However, that doesn't mean life has to be or feel meaningless, it simply means it is up to each of us to find and give our lives meaning...whatever that may mean.
Tuesdays with Morrie definitely encourages the reader to stop and think about what is important, yet falls short of providing any new insight into how one actually figures it out for themselves and/or how we reach that balance between living as if there is a tomorrow while simultaneously realizing that, at least for some us, there won't be.
Alas...3 stars. A book worth reading, but not a life-changing or even an attitude-changing one.
I should add that this book might hold more appeal to someone who,like Morrie, is coming to immediate terms with his own mortality as they may find inspiration in his personal story.
On one hand, it's the sweet story of a man as he reconnects with a former mentor/professor, who is facing a death sentence via ALS. It's obvious that Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie" provided them both with something substantially satisfying. And that's inspiring and poignant.
Yet on the other hand, Albom's attempts to enlighten us transforms it into a "Hallmark" card on steroids, a rather dramatic and prolonged one that does little more to demystify the true meaning of life than offer up tired and somewhat ambiguous cliches like "love conquers all." Though an honorable sentiment, it's not markedly more substantive or instructive than the alternative, "life sucks and then you die."
Let's face it. Death scares the *%(^ out of most of us...as it should, especially when you consider that no one really knows what it's like to be dead, if it's like anything at all. Add to that the fact that in the grand scope of things we're all insignificant blimps/statistically insignificant(tens of thousands of people die every day around the world and yet most of their deaths go relatively unnoticed) and the glaring reality that it takes markedly more than "love" to make it through life, and these comforting cliches suddenly lose some of their "comfort."
However, that doesn't mean life has to be or feel meaningless, it simply means it is up to each of us to find and give our lives meaning...whatever that may mean.
Tuesdays with Morrie definitely encourages the reader to stop and think about what is important, yet falls short of providing any new insight into how one actually figures it out for themselves and/or how we reach that balance between living as if there is a tomorrow while simultaneously realizing that, at least for some us, there won't be.
Alas...3 stars. A book worth reading, but not a life-changing or even an attitude-changing one.
I should add that this book might hold more appeal to someone who,like Morrie, is coming to immediate terms with his own mortality as they may find inspiration in his personal story.
November 17, 2007
Ugh, it was like stapling together eighty greeting cards and reading them straight through. Hate.
September 1, 2014
I have decided to delete this review. It was not my intention to upset anyone who either suffered from the disorder discussed in this book nor anyone related to such a person (See comment 270).
Nonetheless, I still believe this to be a particularly poorly written book that contains more saccharine than substance.
Still, if it brings you some sense of comfort - more strength to you.
I have chosen not to delete the comments thread as not all of the comments are mine to delete.
Nonetheless, I still believe this to be a particularly poorly written book that contains more saccharine than substance.
Still, if it brings you some sense of comfort - more strength to you.
I have chosen not to delete the comments thread as not all of the comments are mine to delete.
June 14, 2025
‘A wrestling match.’
He laughs, ‘Yes, you could describe life that way.’
So which side wins, I ask?
Morrie smiles at me, the crinkled eyes, the crooked teeth.
‘Love wins. Love always wins.’
***
So who’s winning the wrestling match in YOUR life right now? Is it Love? Or is it his dark twin half-brothers, Anxiety and Hopelessness?
This wrestling match is REAL. I’m not making this up! Ordinary evil wants our soul. But so does LOVE.
As long as we live, our devils will try with all their might to show us love is an illusion.
But it’s not. It’s real as sliced bread!
And the love of life is so palpable in Morris’s soul he’s determined not to give up an INCH of ground in Love’s fair land to the devils’ threats.
There’s a Spanish Train that runs to old Seville...
That train is right on time
Many souls are on the line -
Oh, Lord - DON’T let him win!
But Morrie says love ALWAYS wins, unlike old Chris de Burgh - though the singer’s got a point - but whatever way you slice it, the Struggle’s Real!
Morrie knows the goodness of love and he’s not going to sacrifice it to empty and vain promises of material gain.
His Faith is that love always wins - but everyday life is chock-a-block FULL of challenges that can set us right back to Square One of this Snakes ‘n Ladders game called Life!
Love always wins but its detours are always painful. You can never go back home right away once you’ve started one.
His life is thus inordinately VALUABLE to him. He KNOWS what a rare and wonderful chance he’s been given!
So he can’t flub his chance...
Have you read Kevin Kuhn’s WONDERFUL new feel-good fantasy Do You Realize?
You must get it!
In it, the urban seer Shiloh - inventor of a Time Machine that PROVES this point - tells the desolate hero George why life is so valuable:
“Have you heard of the Rare Earth hypothesis? ...what you learn is that the conditions of life are so precise that it’s almost impossible. You need the right kind of galaxy, in the right location, with the right orbit in that galaxy...
“...personally, I think we’re lucky to have ONE day here! And for those of us that have a lifetime, it’s like we hit the cosmic LOTTO.”
Kevin, that’s exactly the way Morrie sees it!
Even without Shiloh’s amazing Apple Watch Time Machine...
You know, it’s too bad they don’t make books like Morrie and Do You Realize into movies that’re every bit as good. Just too bad.
Books like this are soft and human. The Films, though, when they come out, are hard and edgy. Thank goodness we have our books!
Morrie is a guy you can wrap your imagination around, with the BOOK in your hand. It’s just like hugging the old guy.
He’s a beautiful old-timer, and our imagination can turn him into our own sentimental grandfather, if we like.
Or Uncle Billy in It’s A Wonderful Life (Frank Capra had no time for angst and edginess, either)!
Why does the modern world think it’s cool to be edgy?
Back in the war years, people were more concerned about being close to loved ones than with looking cool.
And Morrie knew that.
He grew up in those years. Love and decency were the hallmark of that time.
Young Mitch Albom - in his rôle in this novel - was right to give Morrie a slice of his life, and Morrie enjoyed it too. Because ALL old guys like talking to young kids who’ll listen.
Oh sure, my older friends love to tell their stories to me as well - but kids like Mitch can REALLY inspire us old guys, if we see they’re already making the right choices in life.
In spite of all those traps and snares around us!
And if we older readers have also successfully learned - like these kids - that life’s not a game, but a continual battle against malicious intent, then our life will be worthwhile too.
Just as MORRIE’s life was for him -
Because there was such real LOVE in it!
FIVE SURE STARS.
He laughs, ‘Yes, you could describe life that way.’
So which side wins, I ask?
Morrie smiles at me, the crinkled eyes, the crooked teeth.
‘Love wins. Love always wins.’
***
So who’s winning the wrestling match in YOUR life right now? Is it Love? Or is it his dark twin half-brothers, Anxiety and Hopelessness?
This wrestling match is REAL. I’m not making this up! Ordinary evil wants our soul. But so does LOVE.
As long as we live, our devils will try with all their might to show us love is an illusion.
But it’s not. It’s real as sliced bread!
And the love of life is so palpable in Morris’s soul he’s determined not to give up an INCH of ground in Love’s fair land to the devils’ threats.
There’s a Spanish Train that runs to old Seville...
That train is right on time
Many souls are on the line -
Oh, Lord - DON’T let him win!
But Morrie says love ALWAYS wins, unlike old Chris de Burgh - though the singer’s got a point - but whatever way you slice it, the Struggle’s Real!
Morrie knows the goodness of love and he’s not going to sacrifice it to empty and vain promises of material gain.
His Faith is that love always wins - but everyday life is chock-a-block FULL of challenges that can set us right back to Square One of this Snakes ‘n Ladders game called Life!
Love always wins but its detours are always painful. You can never go back home right away once you’ve started one.
His life is thus inordinately VALUABLE to him. He KNOWS what a rare and wonderful chance he’s been given!
So he can’t flub his chance...
Have you read Kevin Kuhn’s WONDERFUL new feel-good fantasy Do You Realize?
You must get it!
In it, the urban seer Shiloh - inventor of a Time Machine that PROVES this point - tells the desolate hero George why life is so valuable:
“Have you heard of the Rare Earth hypothesis? ...what you learn is that the conditions of life are so precise that it’s almost impossible. You need the right kind of galaxy, in the right location, with the right orbit in that galaxy...
“...personally, I think we’re lucky to have ONE day here! And for those of us that have a lifetime, it’s like we hit the cosmic LOTTO.”
Kevin, that’s exactly the way Morrie sees it!
Even without Shiloh’s amazing Apple Watch Time Machine...
You know, it’s too bad they don’t make books like Morrie and Do You Realize into movies that’re every bit as good. Just too bad.
Books like this are soft and human. The Films, though, when they come out, are hard and edgy. Thank goodness we have our books!
Morrie is a guy you can wrap your imagination around, with the BOOK in your hand. It’s just like hugging the old guy.
He’s a beautiful old-timer, and our imagination can turn him into our own sentimental grandfather, if we like.
Or Uncle Billy in It’s A Wonderful Life (Frank Capra had no time for angst and edginess, either)!
Why does the modern world think it’s cool to be edgy?
Back in the war years, people were more concerned about being close to loved ones than with looking cool.
And Morrie knew that.
He grew up in those years. Love and decency were the hallmark of that time.
Young Mitch Albom - in his rôle in this novel - was right to give Morrie a slice of his life, and Morrie enjoyed it too. Because ALL old guys like talking to young kids who’ll listen.
Oh sure, my older friends love to tell their stories to me as well - but kids like Mitch can REALLY inspire us old guys, if we see they’re already making the right choices in life.
In spite of all those traps and snares around us!
And if we older readers have also successfully learned - like these kids - that life’s not a game, but a continual battle against malicious intent, then our life will be worthwhile too.
Just as MORRIE’s life was for him -
Because there was such real LOVE in it!
FIVE SURE STARS.
December 27, 2025
While he was an undergrad, Mitch absolutely loved Morrie Schwartz's college courses - he took every class that professor taught.
"You know, Mitch, now that I'm dying, I've become much more interesting to people."
But, like most students, Mitch lost contact with everything and anything to do with his undergraduate years as soon as he graduated.
That is...until he learns that his favorite professor doesn't have long left.
So, Mitch (on an impulse) decides to visit Morrie one last time...and that one last time turned into something else entirely.
"ALS is like a lit candle: it melts your nerves and leaves your body a pile of wax."
Over the course of a couple of months, Mitch reconnects with Morrie and in the process, learns the last great lesson from his college professor.
"The class met on Tuesdays. It began after breakfast. The subject was The Meaning of Life. It was taught from experience."
Wow - what a book.
"Everyone knows they're going to die," he said again, "but nobody believes it. If we did, we would do things differently."
The slow progression of the disease, combined with Morrie's calm demeanor and Mitch's grief just absolutely cinched this book for me.
How can you argue with lines like this?
or this?
"Do I wither up and disappear, or do I make the best of my time left?"
This book was so refreshing, and sweet and beautiful.
"His philosophy was that death should not be embarrassing; he was not about to powder her nose."
The author had such an amazing way with words. I cannot even begin to describe the feelings of peace that flowed through me.
This should be on everyone's list.
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His voice dropped to a whisper. "I want someone to hear my story. Will you?"
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April 4, 2019So i didn't realise this book was actually nonfiction until after i'd just finished reading it.. and now my feelings are all over the place!!
This was a beautiful story, I would definitely recommend reading it if you haven't already.
This was a beautiful story, I would definitely recommend reading it if you haven't already.
February 15, 2010
I have never written a review like this before but this book truly inspired me.
So I just finished reading "Tuesdays With Morrie". What a wonderful book, I couldn't put it down! I cannot even imagine going through the last stages of my own life and being as brave (for lack of a better word in my head right now) as Morrie. He was filled with such happiness and joy in his own life. He had regrets but realized that it is ok as long as you can reconcile with yourself in the end. I'm not the type of person to find quotes in the literature I read. However, as I turned page after page through this book and submersed myself into the text I was reading I found myself getting out of bed in the middle of the night to find some post-its only to tag so many different paragraphs and pages that inspired me or had me think about things in my own life.
The idea of detaching oneself from emotions just baffled me. I myself fell in love and was heart broken in the end. I felt, and sometimes still feel, that I never want to experience such pain and heartache again. But Morrie says it best "If you hold back on the emotions - if you don't allow yourself to go through them - you can never get to being detached, you're too busy being afraid. You're afraid of the pain, you're afraid of the grief. You're afraid of the vulnerability that loving entails. But by throwing yourself into these emotions, by allowing your self to dive right in, all the way, over your head even, you experience them fully and completely. You know what pain is. You know what love is. You know what grief is. And only then can you say, 'All right. I have experienced that emotion. I recognize that emotion. Now I need to detach from that emotion for a moment.'" Who would have thought it is ok to show emotions as long as one does not stay with that emotion for too long.
Another quote that I find so enlightening... "In the beginning of life, when we are infants, we need others to survive, right? And at the end of life, when you get like me, you need others to survive right?... But here's the secret: in between, we need others as well." This line in the book had me stop and think about everything I have in my life rather than anything I am "missing" in life. WHy should we focus on not having that special someone when truly many of us have multiple people in our lives who care for us and will be there for us in the end. Although Morrie does go on to say that everyone should find that love to marry. But why do we need to? I know that there are people who would take care of me later in life. Those that will be there for me always. While I hope to find my "true love" I still am blessed for those I have met in the past to years. I am only ashamed that I never saw them sitting right there in front of me until I read this book. Thank you for being there for me everyone! And, I hope for many more days spent with all of you and even more people to share my life with.
So I just finished reading "Tuesdays With Morrie". What a wonderful book, I couldn't put it down! I cannot even imagine going through the last stages of my own life and being as brave (for lack of a better word in my head right now) as Morrie. He was filled with such happiness and joy in his own life. He had regrets but realized that it is ok as long as you can reconcile with yourself in the end. I'm not the type of person to find quotes in the literature I read. However, as I turned page after page through this book and submersed myself into the text I was reading I found myself getting out of bed in the middle of the night to find some post-its only to tag so many different paragraphs and pages that inspired me or had me think about things in my own life.
The idea of detaching oneself from emotions just baffled me. I myself fell in love and was heart broken in the end. I felt, and sometimes still feel, that I never want to experience such pain and heartache again. But Morrie says it best "If you hold back on the emotions - if you don't allow yourself to go through them - you can never get to being detached, you're too busy being afraid. You're afraid of the pain, you're afraid of the grief. You're afraid of the vulnerability that loving entails. But by throwing yourself into these emotions, by allowing your self to dive right in, all the way, over your head even, you experience them fully and completely. You know what pain is. You know what love is. You know what grief is. And only then can you say, 'All right. I have experienced that emotion. I recognize that emotion. Now I need to detach from that emotion for a moment.'" Who would have thought it is ok to show emotions as long as one does not stay with that emotion for too long.
Another quote that I find so enlightening... "In the beginning of life, when we are infants, we need others to survive, right? And at the end of life, when you get like me, you need others to survive right?... But here's the secret: in between, we need others as well." This line in the book had me stop and think about everything I have in my life rather than anything I am "missing" in life. WHy should we focus on not having that special someone when truly many of us have multiple people in our lives who care for us and will be there for us in the end. Although Morrie does go on to say that everyone should find that love to marry. But why do we need to? I know that there are people who would take care of me later in life. Those that will be there for me always. While I hope to find my "true love" I still am blessed for those I have met in the past to years. I am only ashamed that I never saw them sitting right there in front of me until I read this book. Thank you for being there for me everyone! And, I hope for many more days spent with all of you and even more people to share my life with.
September 20, 2024
This book changed me as a person, I literally wish everyone could read it at least once 🫶🏻
January 31, 2026
I didn't know this book was a memoir when I picked up this book. I wasn't even consciously looking for this book. It's one of the books in my sister's collection. I picked it up because I needed some kind of motivation/inspiration to live life again with zeal. But what this book offered me was something I wasn't expecting from it.
This beautiful small book is divided into 27 small, concised chapters. It's written in a very simple style but dang, it's the kind of simplicity that would destroy you because it reaches you straightaway.
It talks about a retired professor who is suffering from a terminal disease. It's how he takes this inevitable journey till the end seeing it from a very different perspective from that of someone else's who would be in the same shoes as he was.
He wants to document this journey with the people he cared about. This journey deals with the misconceptions and doubts about ageing, death and illnesses. It deals well with the concept of social relationships and the various relationships in one's life. It's highly likely for anyone to become withdrawn, self-conscious and constantly bitter with such a condition but this old professor thought about doing something different and utilise his remaining time to be grateful and let the people in his life know what they mean to him and what difference they have made in his life.
The greatest lesson this memoir taught me is that our spirit dies earlier than our actual death.
And this is the first ever book (fiction or nonfiction) that I am reading about an old person who has accepted themselves as how they are wholly, and this is the first book which represents the various psychological issues that old people face so vividly.
No, he wasn't in denial regarding what's happening with him.
Instead what he chooses to do is reach out & talk about the world as a whole, when most of us do is feeling sorry for ourselves, keep having regrets, busy playing blame games.
The issue of dealing with death is the main highlight of this book.
The book talks about family, aging, money and marriage. There are parts where it talks about the basic human emotions, the relations we have and the culture we are thriving in.
This is one gem of a book! It made me cry, laugh but made me realise so many amazing truths about life & human nature.
There is nothing in this book that makes you feel like you are not a part of this book.
This book made me feel at home right away.
Reading this book is like talking with someone who has accepted life with all its flaws & blessings. Even though I cried a lot at the end, it was while I was accepting everything how the book was going to end, and about real life.
I am sure I am going to reread this book after a decade. Made me cry tears of realisation about many things about our mortal lives.
This beautiful small book is divided into 27 small, concised chapters. It's written in a very simple style but dang, it's the kind of simplicity that would destroy you because it reaches you straightaway.
It talks about a retired professor who is suffering from a terminal disease. It's how he takes this inevitable journey till the end seeing it from a very different perspective from that of someone else's who would be in the same shoes as he was.
He wants to document this journey with the people he cared about. This journey deals with the misconceptions and doubts about ageing, death and illnesses. It deals well with the concept of social relationships and the various relationships in one's life. It's highly likely for anyone to become withdrawn, self-conscious and constantly bitter with such a condition but this old professor thought about doing something different and utilise his remaining time to be grateful and let the people in his life know what they mean to him and what difference they have made in his life.
The greatest lesson this memoir taught me is that our spirit dies earlier than our actual death.
And this is the first ever book (fiction or nonfiction) that I am reading about an old person who has accepted themselves as how they are wholly, and this is the first book which represents the various psychological issues that old people face so vividly.
No, he wasn't in denial regarding what's happening with him.
Instead what he chooses to do is reach out & talk about the world as a whole, when most of us do is feeling sorry for ourselves, keep having regrets, busy playing blame games.
The issue of dealing with death is the main highlight of this book.
The book talks about family, aging, money and marriage. There are parts where it talks about the basic human emotions, the relations we have and the culture we are thriving in.
This is one gem of a book! It made me cry, laugh but made me realise so many amazing truths about life & human nature.
There is nothing in this book that makes you feel like you are not a part of this book.
This book made me feel at home right away.
Reading this book is like talking with someone who has accepted life with all its flaws & blessings. Even though I cried a lot at the end, it was while I was accepting everything how the book was going to end, and about real life.
I am sure I am going to reread this book after a decade. Made me cry tears of realisation about many things about our mortal lives.
February 19, 2025
If I had to pick just one book as my all-time favorite, Tuesdays with Morrie would definitely be at the top. Every time I read it again, I’m reminded of someone I’ve lost - most recently, my mom.
I love this book so much that I got both the English and Chinese versions. When I found out there’s now a Malay version, I had to add it to my collection too. Even though the story is the same, experiencing it in different languages gives it a whole new vibe - it's pretty amazing.
I can still remember those quirky “course requirements” mentioned at the start - no textbooks, classes held in the professor’s study, the subject being the meaning of life, no exams, and extra credit for a post-class hug or a kiss on the forehead.
What an unforgettable course that was! Imagine a wise old man spending his final 14 weeks sharing his secrets about life. There’s nothing more touching than watching someone face death so peacefully, lying in bed and calmly explaining how to live happily, embracing both life and death.
Albom’s writing flows so effortlessly that once I started reading, the rest of the world just faded away, leaving me deep in thought about time, space, life, and death. Those 14 weeks might seem long to some, but his words made me want to soak up every bit of wisdom - even though I secretly dreaded reaching the end. I almost thought about stopping halfway through, just to hold onto that feeling a bit longer. His humor always made me smile, and his words could easily bring me to tears. But that was exactly the point - he wanted us to fully feel every emotion. Once you’ve truly felt sadness, your tears have done their job.
The book dives into life’s biggest questions: death, fear, aging, greed, marriage, family, society, forgiveness, and what it really means to live a meaningful life. These are the questions many of us avoid - either because they’re too heavy or we’re just scared to face them. They’re the very questions that start haunting us as we get closer to life’s end.
This book speaks to everyone. It’s for young people who might feel empty after a hectic life, for those in midlife who need a reminder that it’s never too late to change, and for older folks, helping them cherish every moment and face the end with the same calm as Morrie.
Sure, 1 book might not cover every deep topic perfectly, but if it makes you stop and think, then it’s a keeper. I’m pretty sure that’s what Professor Morrie would have said too.
“Remember what I said about finding a meaningful life?”
Yeah. It’s all about giving your heart to others, investing in your community, and creating something that truly matters.
Those simple words hold the key to life’s mysteries. Life is both ordinary and extraordinary - just like Professor Morrie, who was fragile yet incredibly wise and powerful.
I just love this book so much.
P/S: And I miss you so much, Mom.
5 / 5 stars
I love this book so much that I got both the English and Chinese versions. When I found out there’s now a Malay version, I had to add it to my collection too. Even though the story is the same, experiencing it in different languages gives it a whole new vibe - it's pretty amazing.
I can still remember those quirky “course requirements” mentioned at the start - no textbooks, classes held in the professor’s study, the subject being the meaning of life, no exams, and extra credit for a post-class hug or a kiss on the forehead.
What an unforgettable course that was! Imagine a wise old man spending his final 14 weeks sharing his secrets about life. There’s nothing more touching than watching someone face death so peacefully, lying in bed and calmly explaining how to live happily, embracing both life and death.
Albom’s writing flows so effortlessly that once I started reading, the rest of the world just faded away, leaving me deep in thought about time, space, life, and death. Those 14 weeks might seem long to some, but his words made me want to soak up every bit of wisdom - even though I secretly dreaded reaching the end. I almost thought about stopping halfway through, just to hold onto that feeling a bit longer. His humor always made me smile, and his words could easily bring me to tears. But that was exactly the point - he wanted us to fully feel every emotion. Once you’ve truly felt sadness, your tears have done their job.
The book dives into life’s biggest questions: death, fear, aging, greed, marriage, family, society, forgiveness, and what it really means to live a meaningful life. These are the questions many of us avoid - either because they’re too heavy or we’re just scared to face them. They’re the very questions that start haunting us as we get closer to life’s end.
This book speaks to everyone. It’s for young people who might feel empty after a hectic life, for those in midlife who need a reminder that it’s never too late to change, and for older folks, helping them cherish every moment and face the end with the same calm as Morrie.
Sure, 1 book might not cover every deep topic perfectly, but if it makes you stop and think, then it’s a keeper. I’m pretty sure that’s what Professor Morrie would have said too.
“Remember what I said about finding a meaningful life?”
Yeah. It’s all about giving your heart to others, investing in your community, and creating something that truly matters.
Those simple words hold the key to life’s mysteries. Life is both ordinary and extraordinary - just like Professor Morrie, who was fragile yet incredibly wise and powerful.
I just love this book so much.
P/S: And I miss you so much, Mom.
5 / 5 stars
September 5, 2024
I’ve never highlighted so much of a book in my life. This was incredible
July 11, 2023
This book was recommended to me by a British couple during a train journey. They told me that it was their favorite book.
The amount of bravery shown by Morrie during his final days was truly remarkable. This book tells us more about ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) or Lou Gehrig's disease or motor neuron disease. Morrie will teach us how to handle our emotions and how to detach from our feelings.
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The amount of bravery shown by Morrie during his final days was truly remarkable. This book tells us more about ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) or Lou Gehrig's disease or motor neuron disease. Morrie will teach us how to handle our emotions and how to detach from our feelings.
"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in. Let it come in. We think we don't deserve love, we think if we let it in we'll become too soft. But a wise man named Levin said it right. He said, "Love is the only rational act."
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July 3, 2025
did i just find my new favorite book?
July 28, 2023
“Love wins, love always wins.”
And what a lovely sentiment for a book with such a hard hitting and evocative theme of death, and in particular ‘dying’, but it is also a celebration of life.
A book that will touch you in the right way, will encourage you to think and reflect on life and death. Perhaps this may sound too upsetting to read - may be for some people at any time, for others at specific times but for most it will inspire, hearten, and evoke a range of emotions.
However, it is deep but not overly sentimental. It talks about death but also so much more to be grateful about in life, and a book that will prod you emotionally and to think about things that are important in us all.
The storyline
Morrie, a professor and perhaps a scholar has been diagnosed with a degenerative illness that, through, the course of the book sees him decline in health and movement until he resigns himself to a wheelchair. However, his wonderful mind never deteriorates. His wit is sharp, his advice sound and his love of life is something to celebrate.
He uses the last months of his life to share his experience of dealing with a terminal illness to help others, and particularly to one of his proteges, Mitch. In so doing, he provides such rich and poignant quotes for us to muse over, contemplate and embrace, such as…
“So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. This is because they're chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”
Review and Comments
When I read the reviews on this, I had mixed feelings about reading. Was I going to feel this too dark and depressing? or was I going to relish in the opportunity to read a powerful story with such a stirring premise?.
The answer is - I was between the two camps whilst reading this novel. At times this was an incredibly compelling novel about someone dying and their reflection on what was important whilst on the other hand, I wanted a little more from the messages. That is until I finished and contemplated the book, the themes, the messaging, the teachings, and the man. It was from that I came to love this book which has indeed pitched everything perfectly.
The book was beautifully crafted to incorporate the balance of death versus life. Yet it wasn’t about death it was the importance and beauty of life. Simple, tender, delicate, humorous, even entertaining, optimistic, and extraordinary.
Some great quotes:
"How useful it would be to put a daily limit on self-pity. Just a few tearful minutes, then on with the day."
“The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.”
And what a lovely sentiment for a book with such a hard hitting and evocative theme of death, and in particular ‘dying’, but it is also a celebration of life.
A book that will touch you in the right way, will encourage you to think and reflect on life and death. Perhaps this may sound too upsetting to read - may be for some people at any time, for others at specific times but for most it will inspire, hearten, and evoke a range of emotions.
However, it is deep but not overly sentimental. It talks about death but also so much more to be grateful about in life, and a book that will prod you emotionally and to think about things that are important in us all.
The storyline
Morrie, a professor and perhaps a scholar has been diagnosed with a degenerative illness that, through, the course of the book sees him decline in health and movement until he resigns himself to a wheelchair. However, his wonderful mind never deteriorates. His wit is sharp, his advice sound and his love of life is something to celebrate.
He uses the last months of his life to share his experience of dealing with a terminal illness to help others, and particularly to one of his proteges, Mitch. In so doing, he provides such rich and poignant quotes for us to muse over, contemplate and embrace, such as…
“So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. This is because they're chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”
Review and Comments
When I read the reviews on this, I had mixed feelings about reading. Was I going to feel this too dark and depressing? or was I going to relish in the opportunity to read a powerful story with such a stirring premise?.
The answer is - I was between the two camps whilst reading this novel. At times this was an incredibly compelling novel about someone dying and their reflection on what was important whilst on the other hand, I wanted a little more from the messages. That is until I finished and contemplated the book, the themes, the messaging, the teachings, and the man. It was from that I came to love this book which has indeed pitched everything perfectly.
The book was beautifully crafted to incorporate the balance of death versus life. Yet it wasn’t about death it was the importance and beauty of life. Simple, tender, delicate, humorous, even entertaining, optimistic, and extraordinary.
Some great quotes:
"How useful it would be to put a daily limit on self-pity. Just a few tearful minutes, then on with the day."
“The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.”
July 1, 2018
چقد عجیب. چقد امتیازهای بالا.
خیلی هم زیاد دستم موند. بس که برام مسخره بود. من عادت دارم کتابی رو که دارم میخونم با خودم همهجا ببرم، حتی توی توالت. :)) اینم همهجا میبردم و با این قطر کمش باید زود هم تموم میشد. اما از بس سر هر قسمت حرص میخوردم یا میل نداشتم بخونمش، کشش دادم. حتی خواهربزرگمم یه روز بم گفت مثل اینکه این کتابه ازین الکی معروفهاست که یه هفته روی دستت مونده. گفتم آره، واقعاً هست!
کتابهای میچ آلبوم درونمایهمحورن، بنابراین خیلی توی گونهای قرار نمیگیره که نقد تخصصی از نظر داستانی روشون انجام بشه. نیمهزردن بهعبارتی. اما این کتاب برای من کاملاً زرد بود. یه زردِ مسخره و بیفایده. اگه موری یه آدم معمولی بود، باهاش مشکلی نداشتم. ولی طرف مثلاً استاد دانشگاه بوده، مثلاً میچ آلبوم ازش خیلی چیز یاد گرفته بوده. جز تیکههایی که دربارۀ مرگ و زندگی و خونواده صحبت میکرد، بقیه جاهاش رو اصلاً دوست نداشتم. سوای اینکه ظرافت ادبی و داستانی هم نداشت و ازین نظر هم جذبم نمیکرد، خودِ بحثها هم ابتدایی بودن. توی یکی از ریویوها خوندم که حتی به بحث وارد نمیشد و در حد مقدمه میموند، اینو که خوندم گفتم دقیقاً! نمدونم چطور وقتی خیلی شعاری و سطحی دربارۀ هر مبحث بحث میکرد، اینقدر روی همه تأثیر گذاشته. شاید درست به همین خاطر هم بوده؛ شاید مردم فقط یه چیزِ دلخوشکُنَکی میخوان. مثل قرص، سریع و راحت بخورن و سریع و راحت هم جواب بگیرن و تموم.
درحاشیه اینم بگم که من سهشنبهها با موریِ نشر قطره رو خوندم و از نشر قطره تعجب کردم! اولاً ترجمه دو سه تا ایراد خیلی واضح داشت که کاش یادداشت میکردم اینجا میگفتم. بعدم انگار کتاب رو یک نفر هم قبل چاپ نخونده بوده! حرفم بیرحمانهست. ولی انگار ویراستار نداشته. از بس پُر از مشکلات ویرایشی، اونم بعضاً مشکلات پیشپاافتاده بود.
سهشنبهها با موری رو با امید این خوندم که حالم خوب شه. یه دورهای سردماغ نبودم. حالمم بدتر کرد؛ کاش اینقد سطحی نبود. هیچجایی منو متأثر نکرد. یکی دو جمله ازش یادمه که برا حسنختام میگم حالا که اینقد ازش بد گفتم. :))
عین جمله رو یادم نیست ولی میگفت ماها قبل اینکه بچهدار شیم همهش فکر میکنیم بچههامون رو به بهترین شکل تربیت کنیم و اشتباههای بقیه رو نکنیم، ولی وقتی بچهدار میشیم بدترین مادر و پدرهای دنیاییم.
خیلی هم زیاد دستم موند. بس که برام مسخره بود. من عادت دارم کتابی رو که دارم میخونم با خودم همهجا ببرم، حتی توی توالت. :)) اینم همهجا میبردم و با این قطر کمش باید زود هم تموم میشد. اما از بس سر هر قسمت حرص میخوردم یا میل نداشتم بخونمش، کشش دادم. حتی خواهربزرگمم یه روز بم گفت مثل اینکه این کتابه ازین الکی معروفهاست که یه هفته روی دستت مونده. گفتم آره، واقعاً هست!
کتابهای میچ آلبوم درونمایهمحورن، بنابراین خیلی توی گونهای قرار نمیگیره که نقد تخصصی از نظر داستانی روشون انجام بشه. نیمهزردن بهعبارتی. اما این کتاب برای من کاملاً زرد بود. یه زردِ مسخره و بیفایده. اگه موری یه آدم معمولی بود، باهاش مشکلی نداشتم. ولی طرف مثلاً استاد دانشگاه بوده، مثلاً میچ آلبوم ازش خیلی چیز یاد گرفته بوده. جز تیکههایی که دربارۀ مرگ و زندگی و خونواده صحبت میکرد، بقیه جاهاش رو اصلاً دوست نداشتم. سوای اینکه ظرافت ادبی و داستانی هم نداشت و ازین نظر هم جذبم نمیکرد، خودِ بحثها هم ابتدایی بودن. توی یکی از ریویوها خوندم که حتی به بحث وارد نمیشد و در حد مقدمه میموند، اینو که خوندم گفتم دقیقاً! نمدونم چطور وقتی خیلی شعاری و سطحی دربارۀ هر مبحث بحث میکرد، اینقدر روی همه تأثیر گذاشته. شاید درست به همین خاطر هم بوده؛ شاید مردم فقط یه چیزِ دلخوشکُنَکی میخوان. مثل قرص، سریع و راحت بخورن و سریع و راحت هم جواب بگیرن و تموم.
درحاشیه اینم بگم که من سهشنبهها با موریِ نشر قطره رو خوندم و از نشر قطره تعجب کردم! اولاً ترجمه دو سه تا ایراد خیلی واضح داشت که کاش یادداشت میکردم اینجا میگفتم. بعدم انگار کتاب رو یک نفر هم قبل چاپ نخونده بوده! حرفم بیرحمانهست. ولی انگار ویراستار نداشته. از بس پُر از مشکلات ویرایشی، اونم بعضاً مشکلات پیشپاافتاده بود.
سهشنبهها با موری رو با امید این خوندم که حالم خوب شه. یه دورهای سردماغ نبودم. حالمم بدتر کرد؛ کاش اینقد سطحی نبود. هیچجایی منو متأثر نکرد. یکی دو جمله ازش یادمه که برا حسنختام میگم حالا که اینقد ازش بد گفتم. :))
عین جمله رو یادم نیست ولی میگفت ماها قبل اینکه بچهدار شیم همهش فکر میکنیم بچههامون رو به بهترین شکل تربیت کنیم و اشتباههای بقیه رو نکنیم، ولی وقتی بچهدار میشیم بدترین مادر و پدرهای دنیاییم.
February 3, 2008
Review inspired by Eddie Greenwell
Wisdom grows with age. But the development of wisdom also accelerates when mortality becomes clear. Mortality shined down on Morrie Schwartz, a happy not-quite-old man through a quick diagnosis of ALS – or Lou Gehrig’s disease. Morrie was a professor of sociology at Brandeis University; he dedicated his life to the study of individuals’ actions in their respective societies and together he and Mitch Albom wrote his final paper: a study of his life in his society.
The framework for Albom and Morrie’s message of love and returning to what’s important is archetypal in world literature. The Bible, Koran and other religious books trumpet the theme that the relationships of familial love end up giving you ultimate joy in the end.
Literary fiction is a wonderful genre, but literary fiction shouldn’t tell the reader outright there is some lesson to be learned. It should be the same with non-fiction as well. In this story, the message is one of those direct, sappy ones: surround yourself with loved ones and know what is important, and don't get caught with money and business. We have heard that a million times! Worse, he doesn’t write it in a more creative way that we have heard it in the past.
The problem is that Tuesdays with Morrie seems like some kind of self help book. Albom needs to learn to give only the story and let the reader make of it what she wants. He shouldn’t preach to the reader, "I traded lots of dreams for a bigger paycheck" (p. 33). That is why his work comes across so sappy – one liners creep into the pages all over.
In comparing Tuesdays to Five People you Meet in Heaven, they make Albom look like a one-trick pony. Much of the content is the same. A character (Eddie in "Five People..." and Mitch in "Teusdays...") has a lesson he needs spelled out for them...and they cry...a lot. They don't just live the story, they take on the empty-headed-learning perspective. His characters don't bring much to the table, but seem naive and ignorant, without common sense. Along these lines, no character in good literature can just be told a lesson and then live it. For example, would A Christmas Carol really have been much of a story if the ghosts would have just sat down and talked to Ebenezer Scrooge—who is highly comparable to Mitch in this novel—and said "Hey, you work too much and you don't really enjoy life," and then Ebenezer just did it. No, Ebenezer had to live through the consequences of his lifestyle and then choose for himself. The best part of a great and lasting character, and the part that Albom severely misses out on, is the growing. A good character doesn't just get told and then accept. Albom's characters are spoon-fed quotes and lessons like children and the reader is supposed to buy it! Well, I don't. I need to learn human development, not be told how to develop.
To jazz Tuesdays up, give us more of Mitch's life as a reporter. Not just glimpses of and a complete summary (a literary no-no) of his life as a business man. Albom needs to take the time out to develop the friction between Mitch's life in Detroit and his life at Brandeis. The true beauty about this inherent conflict that most readers can identify with is that there is an allure to making all that money and living it up as a great sports writer as opposed to living with less money but happier. It is a more dynamic and relevant story and teaches more than Albom’s classroom environment.
Some of Morries lessons are inconsistent, and the reader must forget what Albom heralded at the beginning of the encounter. For example, Morrie was adamant at the beginning of the novel that he was not embarrassed about his humanity; he lived his own life without thinking about his stature, power or wealth. He claimed that one should never worry about what other people thought about him. Later in the book, after his ALS progressed, he complained about being embarrassed about how degenerate his body had become. He stopped letting visitors be with him much and identified that his biggest thorn was that the nurse had to help him with his intimate needs in the bathroom. These inconsistencies make the reader confused as to whether Morrie progressed and realized his humanity or truly lived out of the rat race.
If Albom has grown as an author, it is simply to write in such a sappy dramatic way that the general public eats it up, but does not digest. As he says in Tuesdays: "Yet they gave up days and weeks of their lives, addicted to someone else's drama" (42). Perhaps he should spend some time reading Hemmingway before his next novel, and really dig into the characters and conflicts.
The criticality of this novel stems from Albom’s desire that his audience think about and learn from the piece. It was too sappy to be taken seriously and truly learn from.
Wisdom grows with age. But the development of wisdom also accelerates when mortality becomes clear. Mortality shined down on Morrie Schwartz, a happy not-quite-old man through a quick diagnosis of ALS – or Lou Gehrig’s disease. Morrie was a professor of sociology at Brandeis University; he dedicated his life to the study of individuals’ actions in their respective societies and together he and Mitch Albom wrote his final paper: a study of his life in his society.
The framework for Albom and Morrie’s message of love and returning to what’s important is archetypal in world literature. The Bible, Koran and other religious books trumpet the theme that the relationships of familial love end up giving you ultimate joy in the end.
Literary fiction is a wonderful genre, but literary fiction shouldn’t tell the reader outright there is some lesson to be learned. It should be the same with non-fiction as well. In this story, the message is one of those direct, sappy ones: surround yourself with loved ones and know what is important, and don't get caught with money and business. We have heard that a million times! Worse, he doesn’t write it in a more creative way that we have heard it in the past.
The problem is that Tuesdays with Morrie seems like some kind of self help book. Albom needs to learn to give only the story and let the reader make of it what she wants. He shouldn’t preach to the reader, "I traded lots of dreams for a bigger paycheck" (p. 33). That is why his work comes across so sappy – one liners creep into the pages all over.
In comparing Tuesdays to Five People you Meet in Heaven, they make Albom look like a one-trick pony. Much of the content is the same. A character (Eddie in "Five People..." and Mitch in "Teusdays...") has a lesson he needs spelled out for them...and they cry...a lot. They don't just live the story, they take on the empty-headed-learning perspective. His characters don't bring much to the table, but seem naive and ignorant, without common sense. Along these lines, no character in good literature can just be told a lesson and then live it. For example, would A Christmas Carol really have been much of a story if the ghosts would have just sat down and talked to Ebenezer Scrooge—who is highly comparable to Mitch in this novel—and said "Hey, you work too much and you don't really enjoy life," and then Ebenezer just did it. No, Ebenezer had to live through the consequences of his lifestyle and then choose for himself. The best part of a great and lasting character, and the part that Albom severely misses out on, is the growing. A good character doesn't just get told and then accept. Albom's characters are spoon-fed quotes and lessons like children and the reader is supposed to buy it! Well, I don't. I need to learn human development, not be told how to develop.
To jazz Tuesdays up, give us more of Mitch's life as a reporter. Not just glimpses of and a complete summary (a literary no-no) of his life as a business man. Albom needs to take the time out to develop the friction between Mitch's life in Detroit and his life at Brandeis. The true beauty about this inherent conflict that most readers can identify with is that there is an allure to making all that money and living it up as a great sports writer as opposed to living with less money but happier. It is a more dynamic and relevant story and teaches more than Albom’s classroom environment.
Some of Morries lessons are inconsistent, and the reader must forget what Albom heralded at the beginning of the encounter. For example, Morrie was adamant at the beginning of the novel that he was not embarrassed about his humanity; he lived his own life without thinking about his stature, power or wealth. He claimed that one should never worry about what other people thought about him. Later in the book, after his ALS progressed, he complained about being embarrassed about how degenerate his body had become. He stopped letting visitors be with him much and identified that his biggest thorn was that the nurse had to help him with his intimate needs in the bathroom. These inconsistencies make the reader confused as to whether Morrie progressed and realized his humanity or truly lived out of the rat race.
If Albom has grown as an author, it is simply to write in such a sappy dramatic way that the general public eats it up, but does not digest. As he says in Tuesdays: "Yet they gave up days and weeks of their lives, addicted to someone else's drama" (42). Perhaps he should spend some time reading Hemmingway before his next novel, and really dig into the characters and conflicts.
The criticality of this novel stems from Albom’s desire that his audience think about and learn from the piece. It was too sappy to be taken seriously and truly learn from.
January 3, 2025
Amazing read the first time. Amazing read the billionth time. I love to read this every year and for good reason. Morries “lessons” are how you should live life.
A billion/5
A billion/5
July 6, 2017
"I looked at him. I saw all the death in the world. I felt helpless."
This book broke me.
It was raw, thought provoking, heart breaking and real.
Such a simple concept, a young man caught up in his busyness and business, competing to be the best in his job finds out that his old college professor is sick. And so begins a tale of regular meetings between Mitch and his old professor - Morrie.
I know this book wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea, but anything that makes me stop and think for a while and even tear up is what I love about reading.
As a memoir, you don't have to agree with everything they discuss, it's just beautiful to hear thoughts from someone facing the end and to be reminded of our own humanity and fleeting lives.
This book touched me, what else can I say?
This book broke me.
It was raw, thought provoking, heart breaking and real.
Such a simple concept, a young man caught up in his busyness and business, competing to be the best in his job finds out that his old college professor is sick. And so begins a tale of regular meetings between Mitch and his old professor - Morrie.
I know this book wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea, but anything that makes me stop and think for a while and even tear up is what I love about reading.
As a memoir, you don't have to agree with everything they discuss, it's just beautiful to hear thoughts from someone facing the end and to be reminded of our own humanity and fleeting lives.
This book touched me, what else can I say?
April 3, 2023
honestly, i’ve been procrastinating finishing this book because i didn’t want it to end. it’ll stay with me forever.
this is a book better to take your time with to reflect on and sit with some of the feelings and emotions it brings out of you.
i’ve owned this book for a while and it took me a really long time to actually sit down and read it. i don’t regret that though because i think this book is one that will resonate with you regardless of what stage you’re at in life. you can continue to reread it and it will affect you differently each time. you’ll understand and see the book differently depending on what experiences and lessons you’ve learned over time.
everytime i opened this book and read a little bit, my eyes would start getting glassy. the writing is so beautiful. it has this ability to bring tears to your eyes from the very beginning even though you hardly know the characters in the book. i would read one chapter and get the urge to bawl my eyes out. i shamelessly cried throughout most of the read.
i feel like i mourned with him and i feel such deep pain even though we knew where this was going.
this book isn't just about death and dying. it’s a book about life, family, connection, culture, and above all else, love. i know you always hear the saying “live like its your last day” but morrie embodies that. he truly teaches you how to live like it’s your last day. this book made me sit back and reflect on all the time i waste with unimportant matters while neglecting the beautiful and important things in this life.
mitch often found himself wondering why his professor loved him so much, and i think this is one of those beautiful things where you don’t need some grand reason to love someone or connect deeply with them. morrie just loved him unconditionally. he didn’t need mitch to give him anything in return. he had found a wonderful connection with his student, he reminded him of his younger self, and he cherished him a lot. i loved reading about how much morrie still adored mitch even after all those years with no contact. and i think if we could’ve gotten morrie’s perspective, he would tell us how much light mitch brought into his world.
morrie was such a sentimental, kind, loving man with so much wisdom he wanted to share with the world. i wish i had a morrie in my life that would cherish me and wanna meet with me every tuesday to teach me all the important things i should be focusing on. *sobs* everyone needs a morrie in their life.
there are so many things i want to take away from this book, but one of the ones that resonated with me a lot was about “detaching from your emotions.” it’s not exactly what it sounds like. but it’s essentially where you allow yourself to fully feel your emotions and then give yourself a moment to detach from those emotions afterwards, and that's how you let go. but you cannot fully detach, if you do not fully embrace the emotion.
there are many lessons in this book that i want nothing more than to come back to and reflect on. it was so incredibly difficult for me to finish this book because i did not want to say goodbye. i’m so happy i read this book. i think everybody should read it at least once in their lifetime. you don’t need to rush to read it, but pick it up when you feel it’s a good time for you. it’s touched me in so many ways i can't even do it justice.
i’ll leave you with some special quotes:
“Shouldn’t the world stop? Don’t they know what has happened to me? But the world did not stop, it took no notice at all.”
“The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.”
“Why are we embarrassed by silence? What comfort do we find in all the noise?”
“Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live.”
“Without love, we are birds with broken wings.”
“Don’t let go yet.”
“No. Not yet. We still have work to do.”
“We all yearn in some way to return to those days when we were completely taken care of—unconditional love, unconditional attention. Most of us didn’t get enough.”
“All younger people should know something. If you’re always battling against getting older, you’re always going to be unhappy, because it will happen anyhow.”
“The truth is, part of me is every age. I’m a three-year-old, I’m a five-year-old, I’m a thirty-seven-year-old, I’m a fifty-year-old. I’ve been through all of them, and I know what it’s like. I delight in being a child when it’s appropriate to be a child. I delight in being a wise old man when it’s appropriate to be a wise old man. Think of all I can be! I am every age, up to my own. Do you understand? How can I be envious of where you are—when I’ve been there myself?”
“Do the kinds of things that come from the heart. When you do, you won’t be dissatisfied, you won’t be envious, you won’t be longing for somebody else’s things. On the contrary, you’ll be overwhelmed with what comes back.”
“This disease is knocking at my spirit. But it will not get my spirit. It’ll get my body. It will not get my spirit.”
“Death ends a life, not a relationship.”
“Why don’t you just accept their sympathy?”
“Mitch, why would I take like that? Taking just makes me feel like I’m dying. Giving makes me feel like I’m living.”
this is a book better to take your time with to reflect on and sit with some of the feelings and emotions it brings out of you.
i’ve owned this book for a while and it took me a really long time to actually sit down and read it. i don’t regret that though because i think this book is one that will resonate with you regardless of what stage you’re at in life. you can continue to reread it and it will affect you differently each time. you’ll understand and see the book differently depending on what experiences and lessons you’ve learned over time.
everytime i opened this book and read a little bit, my eyes would start getting glassy. the writing is so beautiful. it has this ability to bring tears to your eyes from the very beginning even though you hardly know the characters in the book. i would read one chapter and get the urge to bawl my eyes out. i shamelessly cried throughout most of the read.
i feel like i mourned with him and i feel such deep pain even though we knew where this was going.
this book isn't just about death and dying. it’s a book about life, family, connection, culture, and above all else, love. i know you always hear the saying “live like its your last day” but morrie embodies that. he truly teaches you how to live like it’s your last day. this book made me sit back and reflect on all the time i waste with unimportant matters while neglecting the beautiful and important things in this life.
mitch often found himself wondering why his professor loved him so much, and i think this is one of those beautiful things where you don’t need some grand reason to love someone or connect deeply with them. morrie just loved him unconditionally. he didn’t need mitch to give him anything in return. he had found a wonderful connection with his student, he reminded him of his younger self, and he cherished him a lot. i loved reading about how much morrie still adored mitch even after all those years with no contact. and i think if we could’ve gotten morrie’s perspective, he would tell us how much light mitch brought into his world.
morrie was such a sentimental, kind, loving man with so much wisdom he wanted to share with the world. i wish i had a morrie in my life that would cherish me and wanna meet with me every tuesday to teach me all the important things i should be focusing on. *sobs* everyone needs a morrie in their life.
there are so many things i want to take away from this book, but one of the ones that resonated with me a lot was about “detaching from your emotions.” it’s not exactly what it sounds like. but it’s essentially where you allow yourself to fully feel your emotions and then give yourself a moment to detach from those emotions afterwards, and that's how you let go. but you cannot fully detach, if you do not fully embrace the emotion.
there are many lessons in this book that i want nothing more than to come back to and reflect on. it was so incredibly difficult for me to finish this book because i did not want to say goodbye. i’m so happy i read this book. i think everybody should read it at least once in their lifetime. you don’t need to rush to read it, but pick it up when you feel it’s a good time for you. it’s touched me in so many ways i can't even do it justice.
i’ll leave you with some special quotes:
“Shouldn’t the world stop? Don’t they know what has happened to me? But the world did not stop, it took no notice at all.”
“The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.”
“Why are we embarrassed by silence? What comfort do we find in all the noise?”
“Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live.”
“Without love, we are birds with broken wings.”
“Don’t let go yet.”
“No. Not yet. We still have work to do.”
“We all yearn in some way to return to those days when we were completely taken care of—unconditional love, unconditional attention. Most of us didn’t get enough.”
“All younger people should know something. If you’re always battling against getting older, you’re always going to be unhappy, because it will happen anyhow.”
“The truth is, part of me is every age. I’m a three-year-old, I’m a five-year-old, I’m a thirty-seven-year-old, I’m a fifty-year-old. I’ve been through all of them, and I know what it’s like. I delight in being a child when it’s appropriate to be a child. I delight in being a wise old man when it’s appropriate to be a wise old man. Think of all I can be! I am every age, up to my own. Do you understand? How can I be envious of where you are—when I’ve been there myself?”
“Do the kinds of things that come from the heart. When you do, you won’t be dissatisfied, you won’t be envious, you won’t be longing for somebody else’s things. On the contrary, you’ll be overwhelmed with what comes back.”
“This disease is knocking at my spirit. But it will not get my spirit. It’ll get my body. It will not get my spirit.”
“Death ends a life, not a relationship.”
“Why don’t you just accept their sympathy?”
“Mitch, why would I take like that? Taking just makes me feel like I’m dying. Giving makes me feel like I’m living.”
May 14, 2016
موری داستان هم درد استیون هاوکینگ را تحمل میکند و لحظه به لحظه به مرگ نزدیک میشود اما دیدگاه انسانیش به مرگ و وصیت هایی که برای میچ شاگرد قدیمی اش به جای میگذارد فوق العلاده ترین کلام هاست و باعث میشود در کنار تلخی مرگ آهسته اش , شیرینی دیدگاه انسانی و والای یک انسان مثل موری داستان , زیر دندان من خواننده بنشیند و حس کنم چقدر آدم های اینگونه را دوست دارم که تا آخرین لحظه ی عمر میجنگند تا افکار منفی و یاس و نا امیدی به انها غلبه نکند و با دستی پر و دلی پر مهر به مرحله ای دیگر از زندگی قدم بگذارند و این جهان و تن و گوشت و پوستشان را ترک کنند و شیرین بروند و مردمی را هم شیفته ی عقاید و کلام و نگاه شان به زندگی کنند , این کتاب را دوست داشتم چون پدر بزرگ خود من هم با وجود سرطانی که فلجش کرده بود و کاری کرده بود که دیگر نای حرکت نداشت به زندگی مثل موری این داستان از همین زاویه نگاه میکرد و وقتی روحش از بند تنش آزاد شد , اول گریه کردم بعد شاد بودم چون شادی روحش را احساس میکردم , نه تنها من بلکه تمام اطرافیانم هم همیشه میگویند که پدر بزرگم شاد و خوشبین از این دنیا رفت و مرد
بزرگی بود
...یادش گرامی
August 23, 2022
Loved it. So, so sad and yet so uplifting at the same time.
Tuesdays with Morrie definitely makes you look around and realise how lucky you are, and that you should make the most of life while you still can.
Tuesdays with Morrie definitely makes you look around and realise how lucky you are, and that you should make the most of life while you still can.
September 15, 2018
Given the popularity of Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, I'm surprised I only just read it this week. It's been in my queue for years, but I never had a copy and for some reason, I just didn't buy it. Earlier this year, I found a copy on my apartment building's bookshelf, so I snatched it up and included it in my September TBR list. I enjoyed it a lot, but it wasn't as good as I expected it to be. Knowing how much you can take away from the messages, I ended up with 4.5 stars even though part of me thought it could have pushed the envelope a bit more. Then again, it is almost 15 years old and this type of literature has only become popular in recent years. For its time (minimal social media or digital blogs!), it was pretty motivating.
Rather than critique the book, I've decided to focus more on the messages within it. Life is short. You should remember the valuable things when you're in the latter stages approaching death. Perhaps if you develop a terminal illness, you've been given an opportunity to squeeze in as much as possible before you do actually pass on. It seems odd to phrase it in such a manner, but rather than just die unexpectedly, you have a rough time period in your head... you can try to achieve a few goals and make whatever changes you can before it's too late. Of course, a terminal illness comes with extraordinarily negative impacts, but I'd prefer to focus on the benefits you can reap from the messages in such a book.
It's not important how clean your house is, tho I often obsess over it. It doesn't matter if you traveled the world and saw amazing things when you don't have anyone you love by your side. And you're not gonna focus on the little things in those last few moments. So make the most of it... find people you care for and share your feelings. That's basically the gist of the autobiographical work on a very cursory level. Albom goes back and forth between his younger days with Morrie and his older days with Morrie, and as readers, we see the change in him across time.
I kinda feel like this was one big way to accomplish a goal, but we can also implement his ideas in smaller form across each day. That's where I found the greatest lessons in his words. I'm on a kick to read a few more of his books this fall, too.
Rather than critique the book, I've decided to focus more on the messages within it. Life is short. You should remember the valuable things when you're in the latter stages approaching death. Perhaps if you develop a terminal illness, you've been given an opportunity to squeeze in as much as possible before you do actually pass on. It seems odd to phrase it in such a manner, but rather than just die unexpectedly, you have a rough time period in your head... you can try to achieve a few goals and make whatever changes you can before it's too late. Of course, a terminal illness comes with extraordinarily negative impacts, but I'd prefer to focus on the benefits you can reap from the messages in such a book.
It's not important how clean your house is, tho I often obsess over it. It doesn't matter if you traveled the world and saw amazing things when you don't have anyone you love by your side. And you're not gonna focus on the little things in those last few moments. So make the most of it... find people you care for and share your feelings. That's basically the gist of the autobiographical work on a very cursory level. Albom goes back and forth between his younger days with Morrie and his older days with Morrie, and as readers, we see the change in him across time.
I kinda feel like this was one big way to accomplish a goal, but we can also implement his ideas in smaller form across each day. That's where I found the greatest lessons in his words. I'm on a kick to read a few more of his books this fall, too.
June 30, 2025
I haven’t cried this hard reading in a LONG time.
(I never rate nonfiction but this is an easy 5 star)
(I never rate nonfiction but this is an easy 5 star)
September 29, 2023
““Death ends a life, not a relationship.”
The last recorded lines of Morrie by Mitch. I read this sentence again and again and again. It just got immersed with me, just the way this novel did. It makes you think about the lost ones who once were your lifeline. I just asked myself about the bond that I had with my NANI. Yes, she is gone, but the relationship still stays and always will. I never understood that even after five years without her, what is it that I still cling to her? This particular sentence gave me that clarity. Anyways, coming back to the novel.
Well, that's what this novel does to you. It opens the door, less visited by you. It gives you answers to all the unanswered questions that, once, you might have thought about, but after not reaching any conclusion, you left those questions there and then.
“Ted, this disease is knocking at my spirit. But it will not get my spirit. It will get my body. It will not get my spirit.”
Tell me, you don't get shivers or chills after reading these lines—the lines said by a person on his deathbed. And not just this, there were many lessons like- “ Don't let go too soon, but don't hang on too long.” It is something that will stay with me always.
Overall, this novel will give your life true meaning. Only if you don't simply read it for the sake of reading; instead, you genuinely want to absorb it. Mitch, in his conclusion, wrote that a dying person fears the most about being forgotten. Well, I hope the people who have read this book can never forget Morrie.
The last recorded lines of Morrie by Mitch. I read this sentence again and again and again. It just got immersed with me, just the way this novel did. It makes you think about the lost ones who once were your lifeline. I just asked myself about the bond that I had with my NANI. Yes, she is gone, but the relationship still stays and always will. I never understood that even after five years without her, what is it that I still cling to her? This particular sentence gave me that clarity. Anyways, coming back to the novel.
Well, that's what this novel does to you. It opens the door, less visited by you. It gives you answers to all the unanswered questions that, once, you might have thought about, but after not reaching any conclusion, you left those questions there and then.
“Ted, this disease is knocking at my spirit. But it will not get my spirit. It will get my body. It will not get my spirit.”
Tell me, you don't get shivers or chills after reading these lines—the lines said by a person on his deathbed. And not just this, there were many lessons like- “ Don't let go too soon, but don't hang on too long.” It is something that will stay with me always.
Overall, this novel will give your life true meaning. Only if you don't simply read it for the sake of reading; instead, you genuinely want to absorb it. Mitch, in his conclusion, wrote that a dying person fears the most about being forgotten. Well, I hope the people who have read this book can never forget Morrie.
November 23, 2011
I'd heard raves about "Tuesdays with Morrie," so I was went into this with high hopes due to hype,and this book delivered and enchanted me. It is truly a book about teaching and teachable moments. A book for anyone that is looking for something that can help him or her through life when it gets hard. "Tuesdays with Morrie" starts off as a teacher who watches his student, Mitch Albom, go through college and then later in life Mitch experiences this same teacher (or Coach, Morrie) struggle with a life threatening disease.
After college Mitch Albom was wrapped up in material things and career concerns until he was reunited with his dying professor. Albom's time with Morrie Schwartz, before his death, is chronicled in this charming little book. The lessons might seem cliché or overdone in the hands of another writer; however, because Albom had such a close relationship with Morrie the professor's personality really comes through in the book. What might've been super sappy, and at sometimes it is a little bit, otherwise comes through with heartfelt meaning and the sincerity with which it was so lovingly passed on to Albom as he talked with his friend in his dying days. This book is not all heavy and filled with seriousness though, there's a great deal of humor in Morrie's attitude, lessons, and stories and I found myself laughing every now and then.
I rated this book a five out of five because I think it's a book that every person should read at some point in his or her life. Morrie helps you look at life from a different angle or with a different lens. Morrie makes you realize how good life really is, despite his condition, and how we should value our time on Earth. He speaks on death not being a bad thing, but a good thing especially if you have lived the life that you wanted to. When Morrie was dying he explained that everyone should do what they dream of doing, don't let life get in the way of things. Money, power, etc. All that stuff is a cultural blinder, and that we should make sure we get a chance to do all of the things that we want to before we die.
In addition to the great story, I was also impressed with the layout of the book. Albom intermingles old memories from his college days in Morrie's classes among the short chapters dealing with specific life lessons like aging, love, and death. This method of layout made for an engrossing, and very fast-moving read. I blew through the book in only a few hours and was completely satisfied with its well roundedness. There was laughter as well as tears, and I came away from the book feeling enriched. I had a couple friends say to me that they had to read this book in school, now after reading it I say, I wish I had this assigned to me, it was a great read. Funny that I finished this book on a Tuesday, Morrie would say, "we're Tuesday people."
"In the beginning of life, when we are infants, we need others to survive, right? And at the end of life, when you get like me, you need others to survive right?... But here's the secret: in between, we need others as well." - Morris Schwartz
"Have you ever really had a teacher? One who saw you as a raw but previous thing, a jewel that, with wisdom, could be polished to a proud shine? If you are lucky enough to find your way to such teachers, you will always find a way back. Sometimes it is only in your head. Sometimes it is right alongside their beds." - Mitch Albom
After college Mitch Albom was wrapped up in material things and career concerns until he was reunited with his dying professor. Albom's time with Morrie Schwartz, before his death, is chronicled in this charming little book. The lessons might seem cliché or overdone in the hands of another writer; however, because Albom had such a close relationship with Morrie the professor's personality really comes through in the book. What might've been super sappy, and at sometimes it is a little bit, otherwise comes through with heartfelt meaning and the sincerity with which it was so lovingly passed on to Albom as he talked with his friend in his dying days. This book is not all heavy and filled with seriousness though, there's a great deal of humor in Morrie's attitude, lessons, and stories and I found myself laughing every now and then.
I rated this book a five out of five because I think it's a book that every person should read at some point in his or her life. Morrie helps you look at life from a different angle or with a different lens. Morrie makes you realize how good life really is, despite his condition, and how we should value our time on Earth. He speaks on death not being a bad thing, but a good thing especially if you have lived the life that you wanted to. When Morrie was dying he explained that everyone should do what they dream of doing, don't let life get in the way of things. Money, power, etc. All that stuff is a cultural blinder, and that we should make sure we get a chance to do all of the things that we want to before we die.
In addition to the great story, I was also impressed with the layout of the book. Albom intermingles old memories from his college days in Morrie's classes among the short chapters dealing with specific life lessons like aging, love, and death. This method of layout made for an engrossing, and very fast-moving read. I blew through the book in only a few hours and was completely satisfied with its well roundedness. There was laughter as well as tears, and I came away from the book feeling enriched. I had a couple friends say to me that they had to read this book in school, now after reading it I say, I wish I had this assigned to me, it was a great read. Funny that I finished this book on a Tuesday, Morrie would say, "we're Tuesday people."
"In the beginning of life, when we are infants, we need others to survive, right? And at the end of life, when you get like me, you need others to survive right?... But here's the secret: in between, we need others as well." - Morris Schwartz
"Have you ever really had a teacher? One who saw you as a raw but previous thing, a jewel that, with wisdom, could be polished to a proud shine? If you are lucky enough to find your way to such teachers, you will always find a way back. Sometimes it is only in your head. Sometimes it is right alongside their beds." - Mitch Albom
January 6, 2021
"زندگی مجموعه ای است از پسروی ها و پیش روی ها. تو می خواهی کاری را انجام بدهی، اما به زور مجبور می شوی کار دیگری انجام دهی.آسیب می خوری، در حالی که نمی دانی نمی بایست آسیب می خوردی"
این کتاب دیدگاه متفاوتی از مرگ ارائه میده، این که دیر شدنِ انجام کاری معنی نداره و مرگ میتونه مسبب کمال انسان شه و نه نابودی او.
نمیتونم بگم کتاب یک شاهکار ادبیه یا جملات فیلسوفانهایه داره که زندگیتونو متحول میکنه یا داستان خیلی خاصی داره، در واقع تبلیغات کمی اغراق کردند و کتاب در کل یک وصیتنامه یا نصحیتنامه از روزهای آخر پیرمرد مریضیه ک داره با مرگ دست و پنجه نرم می کنه، اما بعضی از جملات کتاب قابل تامل بودند که سعی کردم در قالب آپدیت هام ثبتشون کنم. کتابی نیست که بشینم در موردش فکر کنم تا عمیقا متاثر شم اما اگه به ایدههایی که داده به برخی جملههاش یا سرفصلهاش فکر کنیم و درموردشون مطالعه کنیم شاید به نتایج خوب و قابل تاملی برسیم.
و بزرگترین درسی که میشد از کتاب گرفت این بود که کاری کنیم تا از مرگ خودمون هیچ وقت شرمنده و متاسف نباشیم.
پ.ن: ۳.۵ ستاره به نظرم درستتره.
این کتاب دیدگاه متفاوتی از مرگ ارائه میده، این که دیر شدنِ انجام کاری معنی نداره و مرگ میتونه مسبب کمال انسان شه و نه نابودی او.
نمیتونم بگم کتاب یک شاهکار ادبیه یا جملات فیلسوفانهایه داره که زندگیتونو متحول میکنه یا داستان خیلی خاصی داره، در واقع تبلیغات کمی اغراق کردند و کتاب در کل یک وصیتنامه یا نصحیتنامه از روزهای آخر پیرمرد مریضیه ک داره با مرگ دست و پنجه نرم می کنه، اما بعضی از جملات کتاب قابل تامل بودند که سعی کردم در قالب آپدیت هام ثبتشون کنم. کتابی نیست که بشینم در موردش فکر کنم تا عمیقا متاثر شم اما اگه به ایدههایی که داده به برخی جملههاش یا سرفصلهاش فکر کنیم و درموردشون مطالعه کنیم شاید به نتایج خوب و قابل تاملی برسیم.
و بزرگترین درسی که میشد از کتاب گرفت این بود که کاری کنیم تا از مرگ خودمون هیچ وقت شرمنده و متاسف نباشیم.
پ.ن: ۳.۵ ستاره به نظرم درستتره.
May 29, 2019
تو یه سری از ریویو ها و کامنت ها میخوندم که دوستانی بودن که عقیده داشتن هرکی از این کتاب خوشش بیاد زرد پسند و عامه پسنده..و ستاره دادن به این کتاب برابره با تز روشن فکری برداشتن😁
واقعا چرا؟😊
از این کتاب خوشم اومد..کتاب جمع و جور و خلاصه ایه..چند تا نکته رو بهم یادآدوری کرد که خیلی وقت بود فراموش کرده بودم.تو یه جمله بگم که لذت بردم از خوندنش😉
واقعا چرا؟😊
از این کتاب خوشم اومد..کتاب جمع و جور و خلاصه ایه..چند تا نکته رو بهم یادآدوری کرد که خیلی وقت بود فراموش کرده بودم.تو یه جمله بگم که لذت بردم از خوندنش😉
January 30, 2025
“Death ends a life, not a relationship.”
Catching up…
I am so long overdue in writing this review. I love this author, and I obviously loved this book. So did our Library Book discussion group when I facilitated this discussion years ago. Was there even a dry eye around the group? Get your Kleenex prepared.
What is it about Albom and his books that brings out the best emotions in his readers?
Writing this review now is rather poignant. Because to me in many ways it is a love story. A love story about living and dying. A recognition about the importance of a relationship between a student and his teacher. And, a recognition that this teacher who mattered and made a difference to him as his student. How would he share this love and appreciation for him, knowing that his beloved professor was now in his final stages of life?
As Mitch decides to spend Tuesdays with Morrie he learns more important life lessons. And, sometimes it is just having those moments he is spending with him on those Tuesdays.
Do we sometimes take for granted how much we can matter to another individual in those last days?
And yet, this book isn’t just about dying. It is about living. Morrie shares…
“The truth is, once you learn how to die, you learn how to live.”
This book reminds us about the simplicity of kindness. To slow down. Appreciate the others in our lives. That there is something to recognize about the simple things that may happen towards the end-of-life. What we can do for another person. People are worthy. Of our time. And our attention.
So is this book.
Catching up…
I am so long overdue in writing this review. I love this author, and I obviously loved this book. So did our Library Book discussion group when I facilitated this discussion years ago. Was there even a dry eye around the group? Get your Kleenex prepared.
What is it about Albom and his books that brings out the best emotions in his readers?
Writing this review now is rather poignant. Because to me in many ways it is a love story. A love story about living and dying. A recognition about the importance of a relationship between a student and his teacher. And, a recognition that this teacher who mattered and made a difference to him as his student. How would he share this love and appreciation for him, knowing that his beloved professor was now in his final stages of life?
As Mitch decides to spend Tuesdays with Morrie he learns more important life lessons. And, sometimes it is just having those moments he is spending with him on those Tuesdays.
Do we sometimes take for granted how much we can matter to another individual in those last days?
And yet, this book isn’t just about dying. It is about living. Morrie shares…
“The truth is, once you learn how to die, you learn how to live.”
This book reminds us about the simplicity of kindness. To slow down. Appreciate the others in our lives. That there is something to recognize about the simple things that may happen towards the end-of-life. What we can do for another person. People are worthy. Of our time. And our attention.
So is this book.
February 9, 2019
دوستانِ گرانقدر، این رمان در موردِ مردی به نامِ <میچ> میباشد که در زمانِ دانشجویی استادِ جامعه شناسی به نامِ <موری> داشته که دانشجویان او را بسیار دوست داشته اند... <موری> به بیماریِ بدونِ درمانِ "ای-ال-اس" مبتلا شده است... پس از ۱۶ سال <میچ> پس از دیدنِ <موری> در تلویزیون، تصمیم میگیرد به دیدنِ او رود... بیماری پیشرفت کرده و از پایین، بدنِ موری در حالِ فلج شدن و از کار افتادن میباشد... میچ تصمیم میگیرد تا این روزهایِ پایانی را با استادش بگذراند... بنابراین هر سه شنبه به دیدنِ موری رفته و با او به گفتگو مینشیند....و این کتاب به گفتگوهایِ این شاگرد و استاد در تعدادِ 14 سه شنبه، از زبانِ میچ پرداخته است
در زیر به انتخاب برخی از اندرزهایِ موری، خطاب به میچ را در زیر برایتان مینویسم
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اگر میخواهی برایِ اشخاص در رده هایِ بالا تظاهر به دارندگی کنی، بهتر است فراموش کنی. به هر صورت به تو به دیدگاهِ حقارت نگاه میکنند... برایِ اشخاصِ واقع در رده هایِ پایین هم تظاهر به بزرگی نکن. تنها به حالِ تو غبطه میخورند.. جاه و مقام، تو را به جایی نمیرساند، تنها با دلی با دریچه هایِ گشوده، همجریانِ بقیه میشوی
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اشکال بر سرِ این است که همه عجله دارند، مردم به معنایی در زندگیشان نرسیده اند، به همین دلیل پیوسته شتاب دارند که آن را بیابند. به فکرِ اتومبیل بعدی، خانهٔ بعدی و شغلِ بعدی هستند. بعد میبینید که اینها مقولاتی تهی و بی معنا هستند، از این رو به دویدن ادامه میدهند
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جسم به مثابه صدفی است برایِ حفظِ روح و روان.. وقتی مُرد، از بدنش جُز مُشتی پوست و استخوانِ بیفایده باقی نخواهد ماند، با این ذهنیت دل کندن از تن راحت تر میشود
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ما عادت نداریم لحظهای بایستیم، پشتِ سرمان را نگاه کنیم، زندگیهایمان را ببینیم و به خودمان بگوییم، همه چیز همین است؟ همهٔ چیزی که من میخواهم همین است؟ آیا این وسط چیزی گم نشده؟
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تا زمانی که بتوانیم یکدیگر را دوست بداریم و مهر و عشقی را که داشتیم بخاطر بیاوریم، میتوانیم بی آنکه واقعاً برویم، بمیریم.. عشقی که ایجاد میکنید، پایدار باقی میماند، خاطراتی را که می آفرینی باقی میماند.. زنده باقی میمانی- در دلِ همهٔ کسانی که رویِ آنها اثر گذاشته ای
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همه میدانند که روزی میمیرند، اما کسی این را باور نمیکند.. اگر باور میکردیم، رفتارمان را تغییر میدادیم
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پیر شدن صرفاً زوال و تحلیل رفتن نیست، رشد هم هست. چیزی بیشتر از نزدیک شدن به مرگ است.. همه اش جنبهٔ منفی نیست، جنبهٔ مثبت هم دارد.. میفهمی که باید بمیری و با این علم و اطلاع، بهتر زندگی میکنی
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در زیر به انتخاب برخی از اندرزهایِ موری، خطاب به میچ را در زیر برایتان مینویسم
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اگر میخواهی برایِ اشخاص در رده هایِ بالا تظاهر به دارندگی کنی، بهتر است فراموش کنی. به هر صورت به تو به دیدگاهِ حقارت نگاه میکنند... برایِ اشخاصِ واقع در رده هایِ پایین هم تظاهر به بزرگی نکن. تنها به حالِ تو غبطه میخورند.. جاه و مقام، تو را به جایی نمیرساند، تنها با دلی با دریچه هایِ گشوده، همجریانِ بقیه میشوی
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اشکال بر سرِ این است که همه عجله دارند، مردم به معنایی در زندگیشان نرسیده اند، به همین دلیل پیوسته شتاب دارند که آن را بیابند. به فکرِ اتومبیل بعدی، خانهٔ بعدی و شغلِ بعدی هستند. بعد میبینید که اینها مقولاتی تهی و بی معنا هستند، از این رو به دویدن ادامه میدهند
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جسم به مثابه صدفی است برایِ حفظِ روح و روان.. وقتی مُرد، از بدنش جُز مُشتی پوست و استخوانِ بیفایده باقی نخواهد ماند، با این ذهنیت دل کندن از تن راحت تر میشود
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ما عادت نداریم لحظهای بایستیم، پشتِ سرمان را نگاه کنیم، زندگیهایمان را ببینیم و به خودمان بگوییم، همه چیز همین است؟ همهٔ چیزی که من میخواهم همین است؟ آیا این وسط چیزی گم نشده؟
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تا زمانی که بتوانیم یکدیگر را دوست بداریم و مهر و عشقی را که داشتیم بخاطر بیاوریم، میتوانیم بی آنکه واقعاً برویم، بمیریم.. عشقی که ایجاد میکنید، پایدار باقی میماند، خاطراتی را که می آفرینی باقی میماند.. زنده باقی میمانی- در دلِ همهٔ کسانی که رویِ آنها اثر گذاشته ای
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همه میدانند که روزی میمیرند، اما کسی این را باور نمیکند.. اگر باور میکردیم، رفتارمان را تغییر میدادیم
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پیر شدن صرفاً زوال و تحلیل رفتن نیست، رشد هم هست. چیزی بیشتر از نزدیک شدن به مرگ است.. همه اش جنبهٔ منفی نیست، جنبهٔ مثبت هم دارد.. میفهمی که باید بمیری و با این علم و اطلاع، بهتر زندگی میکنی
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امیدوارم این ریویو در جهتِ آشنایی با این کتاب، کافی و مفید بوده باشه
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