Tuesdays With Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, And Life's Greatest Lesson - Softcover

Albom, Mitch

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0307275639 ISBN 13: 9780307275639

Publisher: Anchor Books, 2005

Synopsis

A sportswriter conveys the wisdom of his late mentor, professor Morrie Schwartz, recounting their weekly conversations as Schwartz lay dying.

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Review:

This true story about the love between a spiritual mentor and his pupil has soared to the bestseller list for many reasons. For starters, it reminds us of the affection and gratitude that many of us still feel for the significant mentors of our past. It also plays out a fantasy many of us have entertained: what would it be like to look those people up again, tell them how much they meant to us, maybe even resume the mentorship? And we meet Morrie Schwartz--a one of a kind professor, whom the author describes as looking like a cross between a biblical prophet and Christmas elf. Finally, we are privy to intimate moments of Morrie's final days as he lies dying from a terminal illness. Even on his deathbed, this twinkling-eyed mensch manages to teach us all about living robustly and fully. Kudos to author and acclaimed sports columnist Mitch Albom for telling this universally touching story with such grace and humility. --Gail Hudson

Review:

" This is a sweet book of a man's love for his mentor. It has a stubborn honesty that nourishes the living."
--Robert Bly, author of "Iron John"
" A deeply moving account of courage and wisdom, shared by an inveterate mentor looking into the multitextured face of his own death. There is much to be learned by sitting in on this final class."
--Jon Kabat-Zinn, coauthor of "Everyday Blessings" and "Wherever You Go, There You Are"
" All of the saints and Buddhas have taught us that wisdom and compassion are one. Now along comes Morrie, who makes it perfectly plain. His living and dying show us the way."
--Joanna Bull, Founder and Executive Director of Gilda's Club

& quot; This is a sweet book of a man's love for his mentor. It has a stubborn honesty that nourishes the living.& quot;
--Robert Bly, author of Iron John
& quot; A deeply moving account of courage and wisdom, shared by an inveterate mentor looking into the multitextured face of his own death. There is much to be learned by sitting in on this final class.& quot;
--Jon Kabat-Zinn, coauthor of Everyday Blessings and Wherever You Go, There You Are
& quot; All of the saints and Buddhas have taught us that wisdom and compassion are one. Now along comes Morrie, who makes it perfectly plain. His living and dying show us the way.& quot;
--Joanna Bull, Founder and Executive Director of Gilda's Club

-This is a sweet book of a man's love for his mentor. It has a stubborn honesty that nourishes the living.-
--Robert Bly, author of Iron John
-A deeply moving account of courage and wisdom, shared by an inveterate mentor looking into the multitextured face of his own death. There is much to be learned by sitting in on this final class.-
--Jon Kabat-Zinn, coauthor of Everyday Blessings and Wherever You Go, There You Are
-All of the saints and Buddhas have taught us that wisdom and compassion are one. Now along comes Morrie, who makes it perfectly plain. His living and dying show us the way.-
--Joanna Bull, Founder and Executive Director of Gilda's Club

"This is a sweet book of a man's love for his mentor. It has a stubborn honesty that nourishes the living."
--Robert Bly, author of Iron John

"A deeply moving account of courage and wisdom, shared by an inveterate mentor looking into the multitextured face of his own death. There is much to be learned by sitting in on this final class."
--Jon Kabat-Zinn, coauthor of Everyday Blessings and Wherever You Go, There You Are

"All of the saints and Buddhas have taught us that wisdom and compassion are one. Now along comes Morrie, who makes it perfectly plain. His living and dying show us the way."
--Joanna Bull, Founder and Executive Director of Gilda's Club

About this edition

• Publisher: Anchor Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0307275639
• ISBN 13: 9780307275639
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192