Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom - Starting March 1st 2020

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, and gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago.

Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded. Wouldn't you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you?

Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying of ALS - or motor neurone disease - Mitch visited Morrie in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final 'class': lessons in how to live.

[Sarah A]

I have not read this book in probably 10 years. I remember reading it for a paper in College. I can't wait to see how I remember it.

Happy reading everyone.

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25% (view spoiler)[ I like how this starts by giving us a background story on Morrie and his day at the hospital, so we know how he got diagnosed and what the illness is. I also like that Mitch tells us about him meeting Morrie back in college and what he does now. (hide spoiler)]

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50% (view spoiler)[ Ok I hated this last part!! Mitch has a brother and this brother doesn't let him be there for him. The fear that Cancer runs in the family is real for Mitch. I liked that Morrie was willing to the the interviews and that way the whole world could be educated. I like the lessons. (hide spoiler)]

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75% (view spoiler)[ I love that Morrie has so much to teach Mitch and that Mitch is getting comfortable learning and spending time with Morrie. Morrie is loved by many because he is such a good teacher, he always has a smile on his face and makes everyone like they are the only person in that moment. I like that Mitch introduces his wife to Morrie. I still enjoy the small parts where Mitch lets us in on the past. (hide spoiler)]

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Finished (view spoiler)[ Koppel comes back for a conclusion on Morries illness. I like that Morrie even got to Koppel and made him cry, aww. Getting to the end of Morrie's illness is getting to Mitch, and that is normal. When Morrie passes away it's so sad but he was in so much pain towards the end. He left a legacy on Mitch and by doing that Mitch shared it with the world. I liked that Morrie tells us to live each day as if it's the last. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah A]

25% (view spoiler)[ I really liked how you got a look into how Mitch and Morrie meet. Morrie had such an impact on Mitch in College, that when life got in the way for Mitch he forgot about his favorite teacher. (hide spoiler)]

[Katie]

I agree with both Sarah and Cinthia! The way we are introduced to the characters and their relationship draws you in from the very beginning! Excellent writing!

25%- (view spoiler)[ I can tell I’m going to love this! I love Morrie’s outlook on life and some of his quotes have already made my top quotes of the year! (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah A]

@Katie
I totally agree

[Sarah A]

40% (view spoiler)[ To see into Morrie's past and how it shaped him to be the man he was in this book, is incredible. How he thought he made is brother sick because they were playing in the rain, even though he knew it wasn't true. So sad.

Morrie's story telling and the way Mr. Albom writes are so amazing. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah A]

Cinthia wrote: "50% [spoilers removed]"

I really like Morrie's life lessons also.

[Sarah A]

100% (view spoiler)[ I loved Morrie's outlook on life. I am also glad Mitch got in touch with his brother. It was also sad to see that Morrie finally made Mitch cry in the end.

Some of Morrie's quotes will live with me forever as some of my favorite. (hide spoiler)]

[Katie]

Cinthia wrote: "50% [spoilers removed]"

This last chapter about Family really stood out to me as well! (view spoiler)[ "Nothing else will give you that. Not money. Not fame....Not work." Loved this!

And when Morrie was talking about the responsibility of raising a child and the bond that is there forever was very well done. This was a fantastic chapter! (hide spoiler)]

[Katie]

And reading this makes me wish I had a professor like Morrie! Or I hope that my kids will have someone like Morrie!

[Katie]

Cinthia wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

Glad you loved it as well!

Finished- (view spoiler)[ This was one of the most beautiful books I've read in a very long time! I think everyone who reads this will take a different lesson away with them. I'm putting this book at the very top of my MUST re-read books for every year! (hide spoiler)]

Thanks for buddy reading this! I loved reading this book and your comments!