“Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom is a heartfelt and touching memoir that shares

the last lessons of Morrie Schwartz, a college professor struggling with ALS. He meets

with his former student, Mitch, every Tuesday where he talks about life’s most important

moments and themes: aging, forgiveness, and death. Morrie shares his wisdom with

Mitch, and is all for living life honestly, as well as prioritising relationships rather than

wealth or status, turning each Tuesday conversation into a session on the meaning of

life.

Albom’s way of storytelling is both honest and deep, blending times of humour and

jokes with sorrow and sentiment. The directness of the book allows Morrie’s words to

resonate with the readers, motivating them to look back on their lives and ways of

thinking. The closer he gets to death, Morrie becomes more and more positive. Some

might view this as unusual, but Morrie feels that one cannot be scared of death. He has

many mottos and quotes which are shared throughout the book, and they serve as

guiding points for readers, and for Mitch as well.

In the end, “Tuesdays with Morrie” is a reminder to accept vulnerability and cherish

relationships until the very last moment, instead of worrying about material pursuits.