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The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully
“Beautiful…Those lucky enough to read this book will be inspired.”—Deepak Chopra
From the eponymous subject of the beloved classic Tuesdays with Morrie comes an insightful, poignant masterpiece on staying vibrant and connected for life.
Who am I really? What have I done? What is important and meaningful to me? What difference does it make that I have lived? What does it mean to be truly human, and where am I on that scale?
Morrie Schwartz, the beloved subject of the classic, multimillion-copy number one bestseller Tuesdays with Morrie, explores these questions and many more in this profound, poetic, and poignant masterpiece of living and aging joyfully and creatively. Later life can be filled with many challenges, but it can also be one of the most beautiful and rewarding passages in anyone’s lifetime. Morrie draws on his experiences as a social psychologist, teacher, father, friend, and sage to offer us a road map to navigate our futures.
A great companion to Tuesdays with Morrie or the perfect introduction to Morrie’s thoughtful philosophies, The Wisdom of Morrie is filled with empathic insights, stories, anecdotes, and advice, told in Morrie’s reassuring, calm, and timeless voice. Let The Wisdom of Morrie be your guide in exploring deep questions of how to live and how to love.
From the eponymous subject of the beloved classic Tuesdays with Morrie comes an insightful, poignant masterpiece on staying vibrant and connected for life.
Who am I really? What have I done? What is important and meaningful to me? What difference does it make that I have lived? What does it mean to be truly human, and where am I on that scale?
Morrie Schwartz, the beloved subject of the classic, multimillion-copy number one bestseller Tuesdays with Morrie, explores these questions and many more in this profound, poetic, and poignant masterpiece of living and aging joyfully and creatively. Later life can be filled with many challenges, but it can also be one of the most beautiful and rewarding passages in anyone’s lifetime. Morrie draws on his experiences as a social psychologist, teacher, father, friend, and sage to offer us a road map to navigate our futures.
A great companion to Tuesdays with Morrie or the perfect introduction to Morrie’s thoughtful philosophies, The Wisdom of Morrie is filled with empathic insights, stories, anecdotes, and advice, told in Morrie’s reassuring, calm, and timeless voice. Let The Wisdom of Morrie be your guide in exploring deep questions of how to live and how to love.
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November 5, 2023
Such is the impression left by Mitch Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie" that more than a decade later, the moment I realised it was the same Morrie, I had to buy it. Rob Schwartz, son of Morrie Schwartz discovered the manuscript, written during 1988-92, in the early 2000s and with the help of his mother, edited it.
While the book is full of insights that are useful at any stage of life, by the author's own admission, it speaks to the sixty five year old and beyond. But I am glad I read it now. One of the things that I whine about is the way mid life almost blindsided me, with the physical, mental, and emotional changes it brought. This book is a great primer for the next stage, and I will most definitely read it again in another 15-20 years.
The book is divided into nine chapters, each of which delves into a specific domain. It begins with one's own awareness of aging and impending death, and the contradictions one faces at later stages in life - some things become easier, and some more difficult, you want some things (solitude) and their opposite (company) - and how one can find an emotional balance.
It then moves on to how we can expand our awareness, which according to Morrie is the summation of the many tools one requires to age well and become the best version of oneself. He also calls out ageism and agecasting, and notes how one can do it to self as well.
The next chapter is where the book gets into great detail on the actual issues people face as they age, and how to handle them. This is the longest chapter, and rightfully so. The following chapter continues this theme - how to come to terms with all the baggage we have accumulated thus far. The last two chapters are perspectives on how to age well, and become the best version of oneself.
Morrie not only uses the knowledge he has amassed from his work as a psychologist and teacher, but effectively channels the empathy and reassurance of someone who is himself living through it, and knows many others who do. This puts him in perfect position to not only understand the challenges, but also provide ways to overcome them. Not in theory, but in actual practice. He delivers this with sensitivity and compassion, using logic as well as anecdotal examples.
In the Hindu ashrama concept, we have vanaprastha and sanyasa. This is a great resource for anyone in these stages. And for those others who want a sneak preview.
Insight
Fear is often the mirror image of need. For example, our need for self-preservation is the other side of our fear of physical injury.
While the book is full of insights that are useful at any stage of life, by the author's own admission, it speaks to the sixty five year old and beyond. But I am glad I read it now. One of the things that I whine about is the way mid life almost blindsided me, with the physical, mental, and emotional changes it brought. This book is a great primer for the next stage, and I will most definitely read it again in another 15-20 years.
The book is divided into nine chapters, each of which delves into a specific domain. It begins with one's own awareness of aging and impending death, and the contradictions one faces at later stages in life - some things become easier, and some more difficult, you want some things (solitude) and their opposite (company) - and how one can find an emotional balance.
It then moves on to how we can expand our awareness, which according to Morrie is the summation of the many tools one requires to age well and become the best version of oneself. He also calls out ageism and agecasting, and notes how one can do it to self as well.
The next chapter is where the book gets into great detail on the actual issues people face as they age, and how to handle them. This is the longest chapter, and rightfully so. The following chapter continues this theme - how to come to terms with all the baggage we have accumulated thus far. The last two chapters are perspectives on how to age well, and become the best version of oneself.
Morrie not only uses the knowledge he has amassed from his work as a psychologist and teacher, but effectively channels the empathy and reassurance of someone who is himself living through it, and knows many others who do. This puts him in perfect position to not only understand the challenges, but also provide ways to overcome them. Not in theory, but in actual practice. He delivers this with sensitivity and compassion, using logic as well as anecdotal examples.
In the Hindu ashrama concept, we have vanaprastha and sanyasa. This is a great resource for anyone in these stages. And for those others who want a sneak preview.
Insight
Fear is often the mirror image of need. For example, our need for self-preservation is the other side of our fear of physical injury.
January 17, 2023
The Wisdom of Morrie by Morrie Schwartz.
Rating (5/5) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Publishing Date - 04/18/23
Thank you Netgalley and Blackstone publishing for this arc. I loved Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays With Morrie and really enjoyed hearing Morrie’s thoughts while reading The Wisdom of Morrie.
Who am I really? What have I done? What is important and meaningful to me? What difference does it make that I have lived? What does it mean to be truly human?
Morrie Schwartz, the beloved subject of the classic, multimillion-copy number one bestseller Tuesdays with Morrie, explores these questions and many more in this book. An inspiring read. Highly recommend this one!
Rating (5/5) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Publishing Date - 04/18/23
Thank you Netgalley and Blackstone publishing for this arc. I loved Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays With Morrie and really enjoyed hearing Morrie’s thoughts while reading The Wisdom of Morrie.
Who am I really? What have I done? What is important and meaningful to me? What difference does it make that I have lived? What does it mean to be truly human?
Morrie Schwartz, the beloved subject of the classic, multimillion-copy number one bestseller Tuesdays with Morrie, explores these questions and many more in this book. An inspiring read. Highly recommend this one!
June 20, 2023
Tuesdays with Morrie was a huge best-selling book. It was on the best-seller list for years. Publishers issued a 10th anniversary edition, a 20th, and recently, a 25th. According to an article in the Dayton Daily News – published in 2022 with the 25th anniversary edition – this book is the best-selling memoir of all times. The book, written by Mitch Albom, contains the wisdom of Morrie Schwartz who was Albom’s sociology professor at Brandeis University.
But here’s the deal, as great as the memoir was, it’s all second-hand news. It’s Albom’s report on what Morrie Schwartz had to teach about life. If one wants to get this information direct, The Wisdom of Morrie is the place to turn. The book’s subtitle is Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully. The chapters in the book were written between 1988 and 1992, not too much before Morrie’s death from ALS in 1995 at the age of 78.
Morrie’s son, Rob, knew of the manuscript when Morrie was working on at the time, but then rediscovered it in the early 2000’s and became the editor of the work. As he explains, “Dad had a myriad of influences, which sometimes led to many ideas being crammed together. He liked to be all-inclusive, so sometimes inventories of ideas became unwieldy. Editing would be essential.” Help with the editing was also provided by Morrie’s wife, Charlotte Schwartz. She had previously collaborated with Morrie on two academic books, The Mental Hospital (1954) and The Nurse and the Mental Patient (1956). Additionally, she co-authored his book, Social Approaches to Mental Patient Care (1964).
Thanks to the joint effort of these three Schwartz family members, The Wisdom of Morrie was released in 2023 as an easy to read and visually appealing book. Chapters that are heavy in text are broken up into sections with subtitles. There are often stories about people that Morrie knew, quotes from famous folks, bullet-pointed lists of concepts, family photos, and sometimes even “handwritten” journal-type pages from Morrie.
My favorite section was chapter eight, “Aging Well.” In it, he tells the stories of seven different people, ages 75-97, and then lists over a dozen concepts to explain why all of them are indeed aging well. Here are some of the tips he explores for wise aging:
• Grow, Adapt, and Develop
• Stay Open, Be Flexible
• Respect Yourself, Respect Others
• Be Courageous
• Commit to a Project or Cause
• Protect and Enhance Your Physical and Mental Health
• Stay Positive
Through it all, Morrie is completely honest about his struggles with aging. For instance, in a section called “Just Letting Go,” he discusses ageism as “being excluded from a work opportunity or organization because of your advanced age, and the bitterness, resentment, and humiliation that accompany this exclusion.” These words caused me to worry, Will I experience those feelings as I get older? But then he reminded me to recognize that such issues exist, but not to let them interfere with my attempt to keep making progress in life.
This continual bouncing back to positivity and strength was the overriding message I take from this book. As a 71-year-old woman, this is a valuable lesson for me to keep in mind.
But here’s the deal, as great as the memoir was, it’s all second-hand news. It’s Albom’s report on what Morrie Schwartz had to teach about life. If one wants to get this information direct, The Wisdom of Morrie is the place to turn. The book’s subtitle is Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully. The chapters in the book were written between 1988 and 1992, not too much before Morrie’s death from ALS in 1995 at the age of 78.
Morrie’s son, Rob, knew of the manuscript when Morrie was working on at the time, but then rediscovered it in the early 2000’s and became the editor of the work. As he explains, “Dad had a myriad of influences, which sometimes led to many ideas being crammed together. He liked to be all-inclusive, so sometimes inventories of ideas became unwieldy. Editing would be essential.” Help with the editing was also provided by Morrie’s wife, Charlotte Schwartz. She had previously collaborated with Morrie on two academic books, The Mental Hospital (1954) and The Nurse and the Mental Patient (1956). Additionally, she co-authored his book, Social Approaches to Mental Patient Care (1964).
Thanks to the joint effort of these three Schwartz family members, The Wisdom of Morrie was released in 2023 as an easy to read and visually appealing book. Chapters that are heavy in text are broken up into sections with subtitles. There are often stories about people that Morrie knew, quotes from famous folks, bullet-pointed lists of concepts, family photos, and sometimes even “handwritten” journal-type pages from Morrie.
My favorite section was chapter eight, “Aging Well.” In it, he tells the stories of seven different people, ages 75-97, and then lists over a dozen concepts to explain why all of them are indeed aging well. Here are some of the tips he explores for wise aging:
• Grow, Adapt, and Develop
• Stay Open, Be Flexible
• Respect Yourself, Respect Others
• Be Courageous
• Commit to a Project or Cause
• Protect and Enhance Your Physical and Mental Health
• Stay Positive
Through it all, Morrie is completely honest about his struggles with aging. For instance, in a section called “Just Letting Go,” he discusses ageism as “being excluded from a work opportunity or organization because of your advanced age, and the bitterness, resentment, and humiliation that accompany this exclusion.” These words caused me to worry, Will I experience those feelings as I get older? But then he reminded me to recognize that such issues exist, but not to let them interfere with my attempt to keep making progress in life.
This continual bouncing back to positivity and strength was the overriding message I take from this book. As a 71-year-old woman, this is a valuable lesson for me to keep in mind.
April 9, 2023
I “met” Morrie for the first time back in high school through senior year required reading. Morrie and I would meet again ten years later when I started working as a school librarian and students were also required to read Tuesdays with Morrie. More gems of wisdom stuck out to me during my second reading than did my first and mostly this was because I’d aged a few years. I'm sure that Wisdom of Morrie will be a similar experience. Wisdom of Morrie is a book that Morrie wrote about aging, prior to getting diagnosed with ALS. It is full of suggestions and tips about living a great life in old age. As a mom of a toddler in the middle of my career, most of the wisdoms contained in this latest book seem on the surface not to be applicable to me. I don’t have the luxury of sleeping in, at all, so the idea to limit this doesn’t apply. However, underneath all the suggestions that apply to an older population is the suggestion that no matter what age, we can, and should, live happy, healthy, productive lives. That is a suggestion that I can get behind. This book would make a great gift for a new retiree as they navigate the next chapter in their lives. My only suggestion for improvement is to update the research studies. Since Morrie was a college professor he backs many of his suggestions with research studies. As a librarian, I applaud this but citing a study from 1994 doesn’t have the same clout as a more recent one. Much research has gone into gerontology studies and I would have liked to see this part updated by Rob (Morrie’s son). This probably wasn’t done to preserve the book exactly the way Morrie wrote it, but I would have liked to have seen this slight addition.
Overall, a recommended purchase for organizations serving older populations.
Thank you to Netgalley for the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Overall, a recommended purchase for organizations serving older populations.
Thank you to Netgalley for the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
December 20, 2023
The Wisdom of Morrie should be required reading for every person.
We seem to embrace every phase of our lives except getting older. We always want to say that they look old but somehow assume that we do not. This book will help encourage you to embrace life at any age. Be the best your can be no matter what your age. If people don't embrace their life as they age then we cannot expect anyone else to look forward and embrace age.
This is a book that should be read and reread. You will pick up something different every time. I now have a copy of the book and also the audiobook. Sometimes it is easier and you get something else when you listen. I love to be read to sometimes.
We seem to embrace every phase of our lives except getting older. We always want to say that they look old but somehow assume that we do not. This book will help encourage you to embrace life at any age. Be the best your can be no matter what your age. If people don't embrace their life as they age then we cannot expect anyone else to look forward and embrace age.
This is a book that should be read and reread. You will pick up something different every time. I now have a copy of the book and also the audiobook. Sometimes it is easier and you get something else when you listen. I love to be read to sometimes.
July 3, 2023
‘Later life is a special period of development, with unique limitations and opportunities. And it may be the most important phase of your life. You can change a lot in later life - if you really want to.’
Many readers will be familiar or have heard of Mitch Albom's best-seller Tuesdays with Morrie - Morrie Schwartz, professor of sociology and therapist. The Wisdom of Morrie is a manuscript edited by his son, Rob, and looks at ways to live and age creatively and with joy. Rob edited his father’s manuscript that contains a range of essays and reflections on aging.
This book provides wisdom, inspiration, case studies and ideas on how to live your best life as you age. It stresses the desire to rethink aging and learn to find joy even if faced with mounting challenges that may come with the territory. For readers who find themselves, or know of someone in this age bracket, this book offers insight on how to adapt and make the most of one’s life.
A different book to the original in terms of the layout and style, it is still infused with trademark wisdom and a philosophy to adopt a more positive outlook with this precious time we have been given.
‘…. take a broader view by looking into our entire life, accepting it as it was and as it is, to try to find its meaning and coherence. And who knows? We may come to a better understanding of who we are and what we've lived through. It is an attempt to … identify and use the wisdom we've acquired, the humanity we've developed, and the spirituality we've connected with, to improve the quality of our own and other lives.’
This review is based on a complimentary copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. The quoted material may have changed in the final release.
Many readers will be familiar or have heard of Mitch Albom's best-seller Tuesdays with Morrie - Morrie Schwartz, professor of sociology and therapist. The Wisdom of Morrie is a manuscript edited by his son, Rob, and looks at ways to live and age creatively and with joy. Rob edited his father’s manuscript that contains a range of essays and reflections on aging.
This book provides wisdom, inspiration, case studies and ideas on how to live your best life as you age. It stresses the desire to rethink aging and learn to find joy even if faced with mounting challenges that may come with the territory. For readers who find themselves, or know of someone in this age bracket, this book offers insight on how to adapt and make the most of one’s life.
A different book to the original in terms of the layout and style, it is still infused with trademark wisdom and a philosophy to adopt a more positive outlook with this precious time we have been given.
‘…. take a broader view by looking into our entire life, accepting it as it was and as it is, to try to find its meaning and coherence. And who knows? We may come to a better understanding of who we are and what we've lived through. It is an attempt to … identify and use the wisdom we've acquired, the humanity we've developed, and the spirituality we've connected with, to improve the quality of our own and other lives.’
This review is based on a complimentary copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. The quoted material may have changed in the final release.
February 18, 2024
I think this is a book that will be of great use and inspiration to me later in life, so I plan to keep it for a lifetime. It’s a slow-read, but very reflective and inspiring. I long to age gracefully and confidently. Not in fear and dread, this book helps support this goal.
I was gifted this book by my best friend, Spencer. He knows Tuesday’s with Morrie is one of my favorites so he saw this and thought to get it for me 🥹❤️ There will always be such a special place in my heart for Morrie Schwartz
I was gifted this book by my best friend, Spencer. He knows Tuesday’s with Morrie is one of my favorites so he saw this and thought to get it for me 🥹❤️ There will always be such a special place in my heart for Morrie Schwartz
August 22, 2023
Boring. DNF. I’m 78 years old. I have friends, a hobby, exercise daily,a dog, and a wife of 50+ years. I’m a retired professional and read a lot. I was looking for something that would add to my life. Nothing was added by 80 pages and I couldn’t continue.
December 3, 2023
Rob Schwartz discovered a manuscript his father, Morrie Schwartz, wrote after he died in the early 2000s. Unfortunately, Morrie wasn’t around to see this inspirational book as he would have been proud of it.
As a professor of sociology at Brandeis University, Morrie spent his career trying to help people with difficult challenges of life. When he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, he decided to make the most of his final years. He wrote down organized thoughts on a number of topics such as relationships, regrets, forgiveness and faith. Yet, they were never published until Rob found the notes. With his editing skills, he decided it was time to honor his father’s work with a book.
The passages resonate on different levels with people depending upon how they are feeling. It’s meant for the aging but can be a guide to anybody that needs a push in the right direction. It’s a good book to reread from time to time and also one that could be great for a discussion.
This book shouldn’t be compared with the best-seller, “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom. It’s completely different with words directly from the man that simply wanted people live the best life they possibly can.
As a professor of sociology at Brandeis University, Morrie spent his career trying to help people with difficult challenges of life. When he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, he decided to make the most of his final years. He wrote down organized thoughts on a number of topics such as relationships, regrets, forgiveness and faith. Yet, they were never published until Rob found the notes. With his editing skills, he decided it was time to honor his father’s work with a book.
The passages resonate on different levels with people depending upon how they are feeling. It’s meant for the aging but can be a guide to anybody that needs a push in the right direction. It’s a good book to reread from time to time and also one that could be great for a discussion.
This book shouldn’t be compared with the best-seller, “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom. It’s completely different with words directly from the man that simply wanted people live the best life they possibly can.
December 27, 2024
Tuesdays with Morrie is one of my all time favorite books. So when I heard that his son was editing a previously unpublished manuscript of Morrie’s to be released as a new book, I immediately preordered it. Ultimately, I don’t think I am the target audience of this book focused on aging and those in the “twilight” of their lives and struggled through most of this read. Even though I hold Morrie, his perspective, and advice in high regard, what he has written here didn’t resonate or inspire me the way I had hoped.
Maybe if I were to reread this in another 30 or so years, it would hit different.
Maybe if I were to reread this in another 30 or so years, it would hit different.
February 4, 2024
I tried giving this book a chance but the more I began reading it I think the style didn’t grasp me as much as I was hoping. DNF but I’m glad I still tried giving it a chance because I enjoyed “Tuesday’s with Morrie”
May 16, 2023
Not sure what I expected but I received much more than I thought this book would be. He really place things into perspective for me at this time in my life. I was grateful to find that I am not the only one with many of the thoughts on aging that he had. It was a bit wordy but it is still a very good book to read to navigate the later years of one's life.
August 1, 2023
Makes me want to revisit Tuesdays with Morrie. I remember watching the movie in high school.
September 5, 2023
Great thoughts for any age. It can sometimes seem a bit repetitive, but there is justification for that when taken in context.
July 27, 2023
I was very disappointed. I was expecting more Tuesdays With Morrie and this was not it. Maybe I am just the wrong demographic. It was all about aging gracefully. It also lacked the depth and heart of Tuesdays.
February 27, 2024
A bit of a Captain Obvious flavor to this. Repeats often heard advice. Eat sensibly, exercise, have a social life and interests etc. etc. And that advice repeated within the book, too. Might pick this up again sometime to see if later chapters have anything new to offer. But three chapters in audiobook format was enough for now.
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June 8, 2023DNF. No review. This book isn’t directed at me. I liked “Tuesdays with Morrie” and I had hoped for more nuggets of knowledge. However, I couldn’t get into this as it’s more directed at those facing the ends of their lives. I am truly hopeful that this isn’t me.
September 26, 2024
Možno ste čítali Utorky s Morriem od Mitcha Alboma, svetový bestseller, ktorý milovali čitatelia, kritika aj médiá. Kniha sa držala vyše 200 týždňov v rebríčku bestsellerov New York Times a bola najpredávanejšími memoármi všetkých čias. Kniha približuje 14 dní, počas ktorých Mitch Albom navštevoval svojho bývalého profesora sociológie Morrieho Schwartza ten vedel, že zomiera, mal amyotrofickú laterálnu sklerózu a každý utorok sa zhovárali o živote a smrti. Bola to kniha plná múdrosti, životných skúseností a odkazov.
Múdrosť Morrieho napísal Morrie Schwartz v posledných mesiacoch svojho života a na vydanie ju pripravil jeho syn Rob. Rukopis objavil začiatkom 21.storočia, dlho diskutovali s rodinou, či ho vydať a našťastie sa rozhodli ponúknuť ho čitateľom. „Otcovi išlo v prvom rade o zlepšenie ľudských životov. Rozhodol sa vypracovať praktické rady a techniky, ktoré ľuďom pomôžu tvorivo, energicky a radostne starnúť. Poskytuje mnoho príkladov a príbehov, ktoré majú ilustrovať určitú pointu,“ vysvetľuje Rob Schwartz.
Morrie Schwartz sa zaoberá témami ako:
•strach zo starnutia
•vzťahy a samota
•cena za tvrdohlavosť
•pokorné prijatie pomoci
•ako v sebe vzbudiť nádej
•ako fungovať, keď ubúdajú fyzické sily
•prečo je dobré rozprávať sa so sebou
•ako správne odpustiť
Jedna celá časť sa venuje naším strachom, napríklad ako prekonať strach z choroby a umieranie. Ako sa vyrovnať so strachom zo zranenia, bolesti a utrpenia; so strachom zo straty a rôznych tragédií, ktoré nás môžu postihnúť, napríklad keď prídeme o dieťa, partnera, rodiča alebo niekoho naozaj blízkeho. Venuje sa aj strachu z neznámeho, strachu z odmietnutia a opustenia, čo býva najmä v staršom veku naozaj ťažká rana.
Ako žiť a milovať
„Môžete počúvať múdre ženy a múdrych mužov a učiť sa od nich. Čítať knihy, v ktorých je múdrosť obsiahnutá. Nie je ťažké ich nájsť. Zamyslite sa, najmä nad utrpením alebo krízou, ktorá vás hlboko zasiahla. Diskutujte s ostatnými o významných udalostiach vo vašom živote a pokúste sa nájsť ponaučenie. Uvažujte o prechodoch a zmenách vo svojom živote. Čomu vás naučili? Skúmajte životy múdrych ľudí najmä ich myšlienky o tom, ako reflektovali svoj vlastný život,“ odkazuje Morrie Schwartz.
Múdrosť Morrieho napísal Morrie Schwartz v posledných mesiacoch svojho života a na vydanie ju pripravil jeho syn Rob. Rukopis objavil začiatkom 21.storočia, dlho diskutovali s rodinou, či ho vydať a našťastie sa rozhodli ponúknuť ho čitateľom. „Otcovi išlo v prvom rade o zlepšenie ľudských životov. Rozhodol sa vypracovať praktické rady a techniky, ktoré ľuďom pomôžu tvorivo, energicky a radostne starnúť. Poskytuje mnoho príkladov a príbehov, ktoré majú ilustrovať určitú pointu,“ vysvetľuje Rob Schwartz.
Morrie Schwartz sa zaoberá témami ako:
•strach zo starnutia
•vzťahy a samota
•cena za tvrdohlavosť
•pokorné prijatie pomoci
•ako v sebe vzbudiť nádej
•ako fungovať, keď ubúdajú fyzické sily
•prečo je dobré rozprávať sa so sebou
•ako správne odpustiť
Jedna celá časť sa venuje naším strachom, napríklad ako prekonať strach z choroby a umieranie. Ako sa vyrovnať so strachom zo zranenia, bolesti a utrpenia; so strachom zo straty a rôznych tragédií, ktoré nás môžu postihnúť, napríklad keď prídeme o dieťa, partnera, rodiča alebo niekoho naozaj blízkeho. Venuje sa aj strachu z neznámeho, strachu z odmietnutia a opustenia, čo býva najmä v staršom veku naozaj ťažká rana.
Ako žiť a milovať
„Môžete počúvať múdre ženy a múdrych mužov a učiť sa od nich. Čítať knihy, v ktorých je múdrosť obsiahnutá. Nie je ťažké ich nájsť. Zamyslite sa, najmä nad utrpením alebo krízou, ktorá vás hlboko zasiahla. Diskutujte s ostatnými o významných udalostiach vo vašom živote a pokúste sa nájsť ponaučenie. Uvažujte o prechodoch a zmenách vo svojom živote. Čomu vás naučili? Skúmajte životy múdrych ľudí najmä ich myšlienky o tom, ako reflektovali svoj vlastný život,“ odkazuje Morrie Schwartz.
October 10, 2023
A thought provoking book that is better to dip into and reflect on passages rather than read from beginning to end in one sitting. There is so much to be gained from taking time to contemplating slowly.
I will definitely be revisiting Tuesdays with Morrie.
From the eponymous subject of the beloved classic Tuesdays with Morrie comes an insightful, poignant masterpiece on staying vibrant and connected for life. Who am I really? What have I done? What is important and meaningful to me? What difference does it make that I have lived? What does it mean to be truly human, and where am I on that scale? Morrie Schwartz, the beloved subject of the classic, multimillion-copy number one bestseller Tuesdays with Morrie , explores these questions and many more in this profound, poetic, and poignant masterpiece of living and aging joyfully and creatively. Later life can be filled with many challenges, but it can also be one of the most beautiful and rewarding passages in anyone's lifetime. Morrie draws on his experiences as a social psychologist, teacher, father, friend, and sage to offer us a road map to navigate our futures. A great companion to Tuesdays with Morrie or the perfect introduction to Morrie's thoughtful philosophies, The Wisdom of Morrie is filled with empathic insights, stories, anecdotes, and advice, told in Morrie's reassuring, calm, and timeless voice. Let The Wisdom of Morrie be your guide in exploring deep questions of how to live and how to love. The hardcover edition of The Wisdom of Morrie has a beautiful interior each chapter opener is printed in ink with a subtle ombré effect.
I will definitely be revisiting Tuesdays with Morrie.
From the eponymous subject of the beloved classic Tuesdays with Morrie comes an insightful, poignant masterpiece on staying vibrant and connected for life. Who am I really? What have I done? What is important and meaningful to me? What difference does it make that I have lived? What does it mean to be truly human, and where am I on that scale? Morrie Schwartz, the beloved subject of the classic, multimillion-copy number one bestseller Tuesdays with Morrie , explores these questions and many more in this profound, poetic, and poignant masterpiece of living and aging joyfully and creatively. Later life can be filled with many challenges, but it can also be one of the most beautiful and rewarding passages in anyone's lifetime. Morrie draws on his experiences as a social psychologist, teacher, father, friend, and sage to offer us a road map to navigate our futures. A great companion to Tuesdays with Morrie or the perfect introduction to Morrie's thoughtful philosophies, The Wisdom of Morrie is filled with empathic insights, stories, anecdotes, and advice, told in Morrie's reassuring, calm, and timeless voice. Let The Wisdom of Morrie be your guide in exploring deep questions of how to live and how to love. The hardcover edition of The Wisdom of Morrie has a beautiful interior each chapter opener is printed in ink with a subtle ombré effect.
March 10, 2025
3.5 I found this book on aging more enlightening than a couple of others I've read recently. The overlying themes of being human and seeking wisdom are succinctly discussed in the final few chapters. The earlier sections seem to offer various views into how a person might react or relate to various life challenges, with no actual wisdom to follow. "You may believe X, or you might feel Y," leaves a lot open to thought and consideration.
I did find that many of the "true" examples were of educated and privileged people. The poverty stricken are not in these pages. That fact didn't put me off, but it might others who would find distance instead of unity with the scenario being used. Also, many examples are very dated (phone someone you miss, for example) since the book was originally written in the early 1990s.
The last section sounded a bit preachy to me, only because previously there was no actual instruction just a discussion of possible realities both physical and psychological. I had to stop reacting to feeling inadequate and accept that Schwartz is trying to offer hope through directing the mind further.
I did feel there was some repetition of ideas, but that is really an editorial criticism. The book was edited mostly by his widow and son, sometimes through distance communication, so this fact explains the looser editing choices.
I did find that many of the "true" examples were of educated and privileged people. The poverty stricken are not in these pages. That fact didn't put me off, but it might others who would find distance instead of unity with the scenario being used. Also, many examples are very dated (phone someone you miss, for example) since the book was originally written in the early 1990s.
The last section sounded a bit preachy to me, only because previously there was no actual instruction just a discussion of possible realities both physical and psychological. I had to stop reacting to feeling inadequate and accept that Schwartz is trying to offer hope through directing the mind further.
I did feel there was some repetition of ideas, but that is really an editorial criticism. The book was edited mostly by his widow and son, sometimes through distance communication, so this fact explains the looser editing choices.
July 14, 2025
The Wisdom of Morrie paints a picture on how to age with grace and no regrets. Morrie Schwartz is hands-down one of the most inspiring humans you’ll meet on the page. This might-read memoir captures his experiences, where Morrie gently guides us through regrets, aging fears, and how to live fully. Morrie peppers each lesson with humor, warmth, and a touch of mischief, making heavy topics feel like wise conversations with your favorite grandpa.
The book’s playful tone—“learn how to die, learn how to live”—makes you smile and nod in agreement. Morrie is refreshingly honest about regrets (“forgive yourself… then forgive others”) and embraces aging as sheer growth, not decay. His take on detachment (“let it penetrate you, then let it go”) is like life-coach advice you didn’t know you needed.
Morrie makes you feel the warmth of forgiveness, and that spark of joy in simple moments. Ultimately, Morrie shows that a life well-lived isn’t about grand gestures, but about loving, forgiving, and connecting—even when time’s running out. This memoir is a joyful celebration of a human who chose to age brilliantly, teaching all of us to do the same.
The book’s playful tone—“learn how to die, learn how to live”—makes you smile and nod in agreement. Morrie is refreshingly honest about regrets (“forgive yourself… then forgive others”) and embraces aging as sheer growth, not decay. His take on detachment (“let it penetrate you, then let it go”) is like life-coach advice you didn’t know you needed.
Morrie makes you feel the warmth of forgiveness, and that spark of joy in simple moments. Ultimately, Morrie shows that a life well-lived isn’t about grand gestures, but about loving, forgiving, and connecting—even when time’s running out. This memoir is a joyful celebration of a human who chose to age brilliantly, teaching all of us to do the same.
April 25, 2023
I feel like I'm the only one on the planet who has yet to read the beloved "Tuesdays with Morrie" about the author's meetings with his professor, Morrie Schwartz, who was dying of ALS.
That's why, when an advanced listener copy of the audiobook "The Wisdom of Morrie" became available on NetGalley, I was on it! And, I probably gained a unique perspective on Morrie's life, having listened to his words that he wrote well before his time with "Tuesdays" author, Mitch Albom.
This is a touching, honest look at how we view seniors, aging, retirement, etc. And it will make you think about your own prejudices against the aging and how you might look at your own aging. It's also about what it means to grow older, who we want to become, what we still want to accomplish, how to make meaning of the time we have left and finding meaning and connection.
There are great lessons in this book, and I'd recommend it for anyone who is currently looking at retirement or in retirement. Or, for someone with an aging parent or is in a caretaking role. It will give you a fresh perspective on what they're facing!
I also enjoyed the narration by the talented and award-winning Steven Weber.
Many thanks to Blackstone Publishing for an ALC of "The Wisdom of Morrie" via the NetGalley app.
That's why, when an advanced listener copy of the audiobook "The Wisdom of Morrie" became available on NetGalley, I was on it! And, I probably gained a unique perspective on Morrie's life, having listened to his words that he wrote well before his time with "Tuesdays" author, Mitch Albom.
This is a touching, honest look at how we view seniors, aging, retirement, etc. And it will make you think about your own prejudices against the aging and how you might look at your own aging. It's also about what it means to grow older, who we want to become, what we still want to accomplish, how to make meaning of the time we have left and finding meaning and connection.
There are great lessons in this book, and I'd recommend it for anyone who is currently looking at retirement or in retirement. Or, for someone with an aging parent or is in a caretaking role. It will give you a fresh perspective on what they're facing!
I also enjoyed the narration by the talented and award-winning Steven Weber.
Many thanks to Blackstone Publishing for an ALC of "The Wisdom of Morrie" via the NetGalley app.
August 9, 2023
🖋️ Reading this memoire of essays is good for anyone at any age, really. It has much to say about life and the way a person looks at his own life, goals. As “Carl Jung’s theory posits, ‘that the greatest potential for growth and self-realization exists in the second half of life,’” I agree with that thought. That is not to say that the first part of life is vapid, it is, as the author points out, we gain so much knowledge and experience that the second half of life becomes much like a second awakening. I enjoyed reading this book, and the editing by Rob Schwartz is tops. ♣️ Received a Kindle eBook copy via a free promotional credit for a select Kindle book since I read a lot. Thank you to the author.
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🔹[N]o reader is too young to start looking ahead to their later years, or to profit from reading this book.
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March 3, 2023
Readers first came to know Morrie Schwartz, professor of sociology and therapist, through Mitch Albom's best-seller Tuesdays with Morrie. Now we get to hear Morrie's own voice via a manuscript found by his son years after Morrie's death.
Living and aging creatively and joyfully - who wouldn't want to know more about that? Especially when written by a man many already know about and admire?
This book about aging well will resonate with those who find themselves past middle age. Morrie writes of coming to terms with the challenges of aging and offers insight into how to embrace the life we have and make the most of it. While the writing style can sometimes appear to wander, there is much wisdom within these pages!
My thanks to Blackstone Publishing for allowing me to access a DRC via NetGalley. Publication is scheduled for 4/18/23. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are freely given.
Living and aging creatively and joyfully - who wouldn't want to know more about that? Especially when written by a man many already know about and admire?
This book about aging well will resonate with those who find themselves past middle age. Morrie writes of coming to terms with the challenges of aging and offers insight into how to embrace the life we have and make the most of it. While the writing style can sometimes appear to wander, there is much wisdom within these pages!
My thanks to Blackstone Publishing for allowing me to access a DRC via NetGalley. Publication is scheduled for 4/18/23. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are freely given.
December 12, 2024
"𝘕𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘮𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘢 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘮- 𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘥𝘰𝘮, 𝘴𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘧𝘧, 𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘧𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦."
Later life can be filled with many challenges, but it can also be one of the most beautiful and rewarding passages in anyone's lifetime. Morrie draws on his experiences as a social psychologist, teacher, father, friend and sage to offer us a road map to navigate our futures.
The Wisdom of Morrie is filled with empathic insights, stories, anecdotes and advice, told in Morrie's reassuring, calm and timeless voice. Let The Wisdom of Morrie be your guide in exploring deep questions of how to live and how to love.
Later life can be filled with many challenges, but it can also be one of the most beautiful and rewarding passages in anyone's lifetime. Morrie draws on his experiences as a social psychologist, teacher, father, friend and sage to offer us a road map to navigate our futures.
The Wisdom of Morrie is filled with empathic insights, stories, anecdotes and advice, told in Morrie's reassuring, calm and timeless voice. Let The Wisdom of Morrie be your guide in exploring deep questions of how to live and how to love.
April 18, 2023
This book is an insightful and poignant exploration of living and aging joyfully and creatively. Morrie Schwartz, the subject of the bestselling book "Tuesdays with Morrie," delves into deep questions about life and what it means to be human, drawing on his experiences as a social psychologist, teacher, father, friend, and sage to offer guidance and advice on navigating the challenges of later life. This book is a great companion to "Tuesdays with Morrie" or an introduction to Morrie's thoughtful philosophies. It is filled with empathic insights, stories, anecdotes, and advice, all told in Morrie's reassuring and timeless voice.
Deepak Chopra praise made more curious to read this inspiring book. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone looking for guidance on navigating the challenges of later life and living a joyful and creative life.
Deepak Chopra praise made more curious to read this inspiring book. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone looking for guidance on navigating the challenges of later life and living a joyful and creative life.
February 20, 2024
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to listen to an ARC of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Unfortunately I realized only after starting it that I am not the target audience. I had read and journaled about Tuesday's with Morrie in high school an as an adult and so I was eager to listen to this but I found it is very singularly focused on aging. If you're looking for a book on how to age well, gracefully etc this may be for you but it was, however, NOT for me. I missed the deeper take-always and the heart that TWM had and if I was in perhaps a different headspace (or life place) there would have been more for me in this but alas there was not at this time and I struggled to finish it. The narrator had a fine voice but I struggled to stay engaged with him and the text.
2.5
Unfortunately I realized only after starting it that I am not the target audience. I had read and journaled about Tuesday's with Morrie in high school an as an adult and so I was eager to listen to this but I found it is very singularly focused on aging. If you're looking for a book on how to age well, gracefully etc this may be for you but it was, however, NOT for me. I missed the deeper take-always and the heart that TWM had and if I was in perhaps a different headspace (or life place) there would have been more for me in this but alas there was not at this time and I struggled to finish it. The narrator had a fine voice but I struggled to stay engaged with him and the text.
2.5
May 1, 2023
While I’m not part of the target audience of the elderly, I still believe this book is beneficial to people of all ages. It teaches you lessons and provides thought provoking ideas to help you live your best life and reach your full potential.
I also think this book helps give an insight into the thoughts and feelings of the aging community that the younger generation, caretakers, sons, daughters, grandkids, etc. can use to gain a more empathic and compassionate view towards the elderly and what they are going through.
I was a huge fan of the beloved “Tuesday’s with Morrie” book by Mitch Albom and was very excited to read another book with wisdom provided by Morrie. It did not disappoint!
I also think this book helps give an insight into the thoughts and feelings of the aging community that the younger generation, caretakers, sons, daughters, grandkids, etc. can use to gain a more empathic and compassionate view towards the elderly and what they are going through.
I was a huge fan of the beloved “Tuesday’s with Morrie” book by Mitch Albom and was very excited to read another book with wisdom provided by Morrie. It did not disappoint!
June 7, 2023
Loved listening to “The Wisdom of Morrie”’s Audiobook while hiking and in the car. As a retired Sociology Professor, Author Morrie Schwartz provides an abundance of Hopeful Reminders with life lessons, relatable stories and examples for how to live vibrantly. For example, Morrie highlights the importance of embracing Hope vs. Despair as we age. To illustrate his point, he explains that if you are filled with Hope, you say things like: “I’m never bored. I feel like I matter to others. My energy flows easily and readily" - versus Despair sounds like this: “I’ve lost all appetite for life. I’ve gone as far as as I can.” Overall, Morrie encourages you “expect something good” at all ages, and find hope in every way you can. Highly recommended.
April 18, 2023
Many thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for gifting me an audio ARC of this inspiring book by Morrie Schwartz and Rob Schwartz, narrated by Steven Weber - 4 stars!
Morrie, the subject of the wonderful book Tuesdays with Morrie, wrote this book before his death and his son found the manuscript. This book explores how to live and age better. It gives ways to rethink aging and how we can find joy in each day, even while facing challenges. Besides just voice platitudes, it gives concrete suggestions on how to find purpose in each day and how to deal with grief and loss.
A great companion piece to Tuesdays with Morrie, and the narration by actor Steven Weber was wonderful!
Morrie, the subject of the wonderful book Tuesdays with Morrie, wrote this book before his death and his son found the manuscript. This book explores how to live and age better. It gives ways to rethink aging and how we can find joy in each day, even while facing challenges. Besides just voice platitudes, it gives concrete suggestions on how to find purpose in each day and how to deal with grief and loss.
A great companion piece to Tuesdays with Morrie, and the narration by actor Steven Weber was wonderful!
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