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19 years ago today, 'Tuesdays with Morrie' was published. It was written to help Morrie pay his medical bills as he died from ALS. It was a book I thought I'd be selling out of the trunk of my car. It has become one of the most important books I've ever written. It's been my honor and privilege to share Morrie with the world for the last two decades. And Morrie would be tickled to know that the teaching goes on...
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This book has been my bible! I was just talking about it yesterday! What a nice telepathy in finding that it's the 19th year anniversary today! Thank you Morrie... and thank you Mitch Albom for sharing him with us all!
Oh gosh, it made me cry so bad when I was reading it on the train on my way to uni!
Just read the 5 people you meet in heaven, all I can say is amazing
Loved this book!!! And fell in love with Morrie.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE 'Tuesdays with Morrie' it's one book that I recommend to everyone. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of it.
Glad that made you took a career in writing and the world gets to read such sensitive sagas.
He was really a teacher to the last and thank you for sharing Him.May His soul rest in peace .
One of my favorite books of all time! Such a special read that I recommend to everyone I meet.
I was given this book in high school 16 years ago and it changed my life. I was like every other high school student already "dealing with heavy stuff" when my father had an accident causing him to become paralyzed. Everything fell apart around me. I didnt know what to do. I was completely lost, broken. On one of my worst days an english teacher of mine handed me a copy of Tuesdays with Morrie and it literally saved my life. I still revisit it at least every other year, to remind myself of how precious life is and that even in the most horrible of circumstances there is always hope and love. So thank you Mr. Albom for sharing Morrie with me. I never got to meet him but through you he has taught me strength that I never would have known without him.
One of the most moving and insightful books I have ever read.
Reading it right now! It is a wonderful book!
A book full of wisdom and definitely one of the best I've read
Amazing book for self reflection. Thanks for bringing it to us
Just reread it again this past month! It's my go to when I feel lost in my life. Morrie has certainly changed my life for the better.
My 9th grade English class reads this book every year. They love this book as do I. What a great man Morrie was and what a great legacy he has left behind, with your help of course.
It was such a beautiful book.
One of the best books ever written. You absolutely did a great job!
It is my favourite book -- and one of just a handful that I've ever re-read. Morrie was a gift. Thank you for sharing him -- and his wisdom -- with us.
It is one of my favourite book...together with Have A Little Faith teach me a lot..
My brother-in-law had ALS. I read 'Tuesdays with Morrie' before his diagnosis and also again afterwards. One of my favourite books from one on my favourite authors. Thank you.
A coworker knew that i was recently back into reading and mentioned 'Morrie' was a book that her high school son was assigned to read and loved. It turned out to be the first of several of your books that I've since read. Thank you for helping to remind me why I love to read!
A co-worker begged me to read TWM many years ago and I am so grateful that I did. Have been a huge fan ever since - have read everything and eagerly await the next! Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world.
I loved The First Phone Call to Heaven. I will definitely read more of your books
It was one of my very first English novels. I can still recall some phrases from the book 10 years later
Thank you for letting us all learn from your dearest Morrie!
I've read and loved all of your books, and was especially delighted to purchase a signed copy last year at Barnes & Noble! Thank you for inspiring more honesty, motivation to be better, and love, in my life, than you will ever know! ❤️
When I was in high school, my Students Out Serving class required me to read Tuesday with Morrie. It was a slow start at first, compliments of me dragging my feet. I knew it would be an emotional read when the teacher mentioned ALS. There weren't many in my class who were familiar with Lou Gehrig's disease, but I was. As I listened to the teacher explain to disease to the class, I thought of my mother. Not long after adopting my two sisters and me, she woke up blind. That was the day we met "Frank." My mother's MS. She slowly regained her vision and began losing control of everything else; like her plans to be a teacher, her emotions (more specifically, anger!), herself. And my sisters and I traded in our new kid scent for caretaker roles and "Frank." He ruled the house. By 7th grade, I was 60-year-old state worker with an overwhelming case of burnout and hateful mouth. That's how it felt. Frank not only disabled her, he disabled the entire family, looking back now.
Love was the biggest thing we all did without.
When both of my sisters left home before the age of 18, I didn't understand it, but I planted my feet. Just as I was growing older, my parents were going older, too. I knew they needed me. Your book showed me that. Your book taught me she needed my love, regardless of the love she gives out. It helped me step outside of my caretaker perspective and showed me her losses, her struggles, and all of the words that she couldn't get out. She still can't. She never quite mastered the love, either. So, I allow my love to make up for that.
Thanks for changing my life. 16 years later, you still do. I collect every book that you write. I think on Tuesday's with Morrie every single day of my life. I never quite learned how to let love come in, but I finally learned how to let love flow out.
Does love always win? I'm not really sure, but it changes people. It saves people when they're in the dark, even when they're falling.
Your words will echo forever in the heart of this small town girl.
Morrie had a little life that was worthy of multitude of most. Your writing style amplified it even more. Together how could you not change lives?
What a wonderful read. One of my favorite books.
Planning to return to book again.. there is so much learn from it. Thanks for book. Currently reading "5 people you meet in heaven".
it is one of the most beautiful book I have ever read.
Love your writing Mitch. Your latest 'The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto' was your best yet.. just beautiful
One of the best books I have ever read!!! Thank you Mitch Albom for writing this, and Sharing your journey with Morrie!!
There is a reason why it has "become one of the most important books [you have] ever written." It is an absolutely wonderful book and I'm so glad I read it. I have since tried to make sure I read everything you write. Keep on keeping on.
Thank you for sharing Morrie with us. An amazing story.
This is one of my favorite books. Thank you for the stories you wrote and the ones you will write. Love your work!
Tuesdays with Morrie is very dear to me amongst others. Thanku Mitch Albom for providing with such a heartfelt story.
