Book Reviews of Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson

I read this book because I wanted to know what all the hubbub was about. Reading this book brought out many emotions. Morrie's message really got to me. It's never too late to let someone know that you love him or her. Be compassionate! I can't decide whether or not I thought this book was as good as so many people have claimed it was, but I can say that I was very touched by it, as I know many people were. This book brought me to tears. I understand its popularity now that I've read it.

Morrie Schwartz left an incredible gift for people everywhere in Tuesdays with Morrie. This book is the gem readers don't realize they are searching for as they trudge through mediocre works; the book that reminds us how powerful literature can be. Through the magic of words, Morrie's spirit lives on after his death. He gently reminds the reader that humans tend to become mired in material pursuits that never please us, but we don't realize this until it's too late.

Few books have ever brought me to tears, but as Morrie succumbed to his disease, I felt like I was losing a dear friend along with Albom. I was not a big fan of Albom's second release, The Five People You Meet in Heaven and had difficulty relating to the inner turmoil of the characters. Conversely, Morrie Schwartz inspired something in Albom that enabled him to create a treasure that truly commemorates a great man.

What a great book! It's a quick read, so it would be easy to dismiss it as being too simplistic, but it really contains some food for thought.

Especially near the beginning, I thought the author was being a little selfish, and that the book was more about him than Morrie, but I think that this was a great way to avoid this being a preachy book that said "You should do this", "You should do that", etc. You were seeing this through Mitch Albom's eyes and seeing how what Morrie said affected Albom and the way he lived.

This deserves being read every so often as a reality-check.

Magnificent! Everyone should be so lucky to have a "Morrie" in their life... and to recognize what a gift that is. I thank Mitch Albom for sharing this incredible human being with his readers.

When I heard about how great this book was, I was excited to read it. It taught a piece of wisdom per chapter, as I wanted, but I don't feel that it grabbed me as I expected. In fact, halfway through, I started to scam the pages instead of reading it word for word because it seemed to drag on slowly.

A modern classic. A young journalist travels far to spend every Tuesday with Morrie, his former teacher, to help him die of Lou Gehrig's disease. Try not to drip tears on the pages....a lovely story of how life, no matter how sad, is still worth living, and how this remarkable man taught one more lesson as he moved along the path to his death.

A very thoughtfull book on the meaning of life. No religion is pitched just great philosophy.

I read this one afternoon at a friend's house.. beautiful sweet book

I had to read this book for school and i hated it. i get that its a sad story and all but i really didn't like it. i thought it dragged and by the end i was bored to death

A great story about how much you are affected by those around you, even when you least expect it. I think everyone should read this little book. It reads easily and you want to keep reading to find out what is next. Couldn't put it down.

What a wonderful book. I don't think that any other book has made me cry as hard as this one did. It's very touching and bittersweet and depressing and thought provoking. I am a little scared to read it again though, the last time my eyes were still red and puffy the next morning! I highly recommend this.

I had to read this book for a Human Services course but found it to be profound and had so much reality to the questions of life, death and how illness can people reflecting on these questions but when life is going well these questions arent even thought about.

Very moving. If you are looking for something to inspire you to slow down and live TODAY, this may just be the trick. Morrie was an inspiration, and Mitch did a fantastic job of capturing him for posterity.

This was required for my "Creating a Meaningful life" class at State. It was a perfect fit. Fast read, can easily finish in a few hours. Even if you read it chapter by chapter each one brings up a new point that allows you to relate it to your life or reconsider things that may be taken for granted. Everyone is my class enjoyed and book and several of us cried. It will open your eyes and i reccomend it highly reccomend it!

What an incredibly moving book! I read it in one sitting. Morrie's wisdom is powerful and encouraging! a must-read for everyone!

Quick read, and very touching story.

A short read of sharing, living, and loving.

I read this soon after graduating from college...the second time! LOL I wish I could have found a relationship with a mentor like this who could impart this kind of wisdom and teach me these kinds of lessons. I would recommend this book.

"People with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis are my heroes. I first read this book several years ago. I re-read it for a very personal reason. One of my jobs as a Nurse Care Manager is to coordinate our ALS Clinic. I am often asked for pertinent reading material, and I always recommend "Tuesdays with Morrie".

Morrie Schwartz is the kind of man we would all want to know. A professor who loves to teach and to learn. A man who has his act together so to speak. A kind, loving man with an approach to life that we learn is very particular and precise for him. He has lived his life according to his own philosophy. Mitch Albom, the author first met Morrie years ago while a student at Brandeis College in Massachusetts, and Morrie became his mentor. They lost touch as people do. Mitch saw Morrie on "Nightline" discussing how to live with ALS. Mitch knew instantly that he needed to see his old mentor again. Mitch was at loose ends, and he needed to reconnect with Morrie. Thus began the Tuesdays with Morrie- 14 of them, to be exact.

The Tuesdays spent with Morrie were filled with simple platitudes. How to live the life you really want. Morrie was an expert at this. He had developed a neuromuscular disease
called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. There is no cure, and there is no treatment. The plan is to assist people with ALS to live their lives with quality. Almost every person I have met with ALS lives their lives to the fullest. They don't hesitate; they realize they don't have time. This is how Morrie deals with ALS. He lives his life well through his dying. Morrie doesn't dwell on the dying aspect. He has a wonderful support system. He has a family, particularly his wife and friends. He shows his love and gratitude to them on a daily basis. He does not miss a beat. They talk about everything. Morrie does not spout new words of wisdom. He talks about living your life with simplicity and connecting with those you love. Words we should all live by, but in our busy worlds, we tend to forget. Morrie knows what he wants, and he wants to live at home, without all of the complicated, expensive equipment that would keep him breathing. He dies as simply as he lives. He has given his best to Mitch. A lesson for all of us. A simple book full of ways to live your life to the fullest. Who could want for more?"
- Prisrob

What a fantastic book. Heartwarming and it focuses on what's really important in life. So much isn't and this reminds us all of what is.

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, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you soun 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 fsaded, and the world seemed colder. Wouldn't you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you, recieve wisdom for your busy life today the way you once did when you were younger?
Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying, Morrie visited with Mitch 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.

Mitch Albom's books are always interesting... and I enjoyed this one thoroughly.

another Mitch Albom great...worth the read

I read this book several years ago and thoroughly enjoyed this thought provoking tale of how we look at life. I was delighted to be able to swap for this book for my 17 year old daughter for whom it is required reading in senior English! In my opinion, it should be required reading for all of us, young and old alike. It made me appreicate the life I have and gave me the ability to look with eyes of gratitiude at the world around me.

I just finished this book and found myself lacking a good snappy review. There isn't more for me to say beyond the great reviews already given. The one thing I can say is, when you have finished reading this moving account of one man's acceptance of death and instruction for living, make sure to view the Koppel interviews. It's one thing to read the man's words. It's quite another to listen to them from his lips. I think his epitaph is spot on :o)

A must read for everyone. Its a very fast read. Very inspirational.

Dying with grace, humor and love and the lesson that we are all still learning right up until we close our eyes and say goodbye. Thanks Mitch and Thanks Morrie!

Great book, I enjoyed it.

Wonderful book that truly teaches us about life and how to live it fully!

I loved this book. My neighbor left it in my bookshelf when she moved and I picked it up to read one night when I needed something to read. It was a complete jewel. It makes you appreciate life. I only wish I would have had a teacher such as Morrie.

Got a CASE of kleenex???? Don't open this book without it!

Great book!!! Couldn't put it down, read it in one night. I highly recommend this book.

A great read if you have lost anyone close to you. Makes your heart feel warm.

Beautiful book. Quick light read with a heavy message.

Excellent read

Warm and sincere, very good book.

Great book! Not as good as "The Five People You Meet in Heaven," but I still really liked it. I read it in one sitting.

If only we all learned about life when we were young. Excellent book!

I think it would have been better if the author had picked some old geezer with hidden redeeming features, rather than someone as easy as Morrie.

Sad and uplifting at the same time.

This is a touching tale of reconnecting with a lost friend and the lessons learned in dying.

Beloved book of student and mentor. Uplifting and poignant

Another great book by Mitch Albom!

Good book - very touching. I liked the book.

An old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson...

this was a great book, a must read for any book lover

A great story about life and death.

A beautifully written book of clarity and wisdom.

an old man, a young man and life's greatest lesson.....

Lots of stuff to think about and use.

"A deeply moving account of courage and wisdom, shared by an inveterate mentor looking into the multitextured face of his own death...." (from back cover) This is a quiet meditation on learning how to live.

A must-read for everyone!

Mitch Albom gets a second chance to connect with a man he'd lost track of for many years--his old college professor and mentor, Morrie Schwartz. Unfortunately, Morrie is dying. However, their rekindled relationship allows Mitch to learn from his mentor once more, this time about life.

First book I read of his and it was great. Got me started reading other books of his. Great insight into life and death.

This book will touch your heart. A must read on everyone's list!!

A very moving story.

Insightful tale.

Not as good as "The five people you meet in heaven" but a quick book to read.

Great Read! I have read this book over and over again...it is a tear jerking story.

A great true story that emphasizes what is really important in life. If only we could all live life according to what Morrie teaches us!

Great, great book about the relationship between a professor and student. The postive outlook of life even though one has a dibilitating disease is a source of motivation for everyone!

Best book I've read in a long time!

"THIS IS A SWEET BOOK OF A MAN'S LOVE FOR HIS MENTOR. IT HAS A STUBBORN HONESTY THAT NOURISHES THE LIVING'

Read this after you turn 35. I found it to be sad.

Very depressing, but really brought life into perspective in a lot of ways.

The book was meant to be inspiring and meant for people to realize what life should be about which is great however, I found Morrie's advice repetitive in the way the author wrote it. Not one of the best books I've ever read.

Its one of those books that make you think and look at your life. Easy to follow but can't really say it is an easy reader.

A beautiful, moving story.

I have read this book twice. My oldest daughter gave it to me
and the message was clear. A must read.

ONE OF THE GREATEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ. IT CHANGED MY LIFE.

Excellent book about life, friends, family and mortality

Neat story, quick read to find out what happens to the old man.

This was such a beatiful book! The lessons taught by Morrie should be taken to heart by all.

Great book. Makes you really think about some issues. Well done.

Maybe I wasn't in the right "space" to read this book at the time but I didn't enjoy it very much. It was more of a philosophy lesson than a story.

Very touching book that makes you look at your life from a whole different perspective!

This is an excellent story, as well as very educational tegarding the progress of the disease of ALS---a major tragedy!! I would recommend it to anybody.

Interesting book on mortality and relationships. A good read.

This is a sweet story! It is a great story between an old man and a young man, each learning new things about the world.

If you have ever lost a long one after a long illness...you'll identify with this heartwrenching story.

This is one of the best books I've read. It's a heartwarming story of a long graduated student that comes back into his ill professors life and the Tuesdays they spent together. Excellent!!

5 out of 5. Made me cry and touched my heart deeply and made me think about what's really most important in my own life.

I heard it was really good, I watched the movie

One of my favorites: a likeable, courageous, wise older professor facing death and his equally likeable student/the author (in college and now in life) Surprisingly, there's humor and joy!

Wonderful Book

Easy read and what a life changing book. Highly recommended.

I loved this book. It is chock full of wisdom and lessons we all need to learn and apply.

This is one of my "keepers"! Highly recommend it.

A beautiful and moving book.

This book changed my appreciation in life, and reminded me to be grateful and appreciative of life and to live life to its fullest. Family and friends are much more important than material things we tend to focus on pursuing in our daily lives.

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