The book is almost thirty years old and at last I read it! Its been in my consciousness all that time, too. It was very worth reading and now I understand what all the fuss was about. Made into a movie but that didn't effect me because I'm not allowed to go to movies. The book? you ask? Well ya, Tuesdays With Morrie, by Mitch Albom. Chances are you've both read it.
In case one of you hasn't, and didn't see the movie either, I'll tell a little of it. Morrie was Mitch's favorite university professor. At graduation Mitch promises to stay and in touch but her doesn't. When he sees a Ted Koppel TV show about Morrie, Mitch reconnects. The essence of the TV documentary is Morrie's life with ALS. Mitch then begins visiting with Morrie every Tuesday until Morrie dies. The gist of the story is the profound wisdom Morrie shares with Mitch about life and its attributes. They agree that these sessions will eventually find form in a book.
Tuesdays is exceptionally engaging filled with wit and wisdom. Morrie's point of view challenges the "successful" life Mitch has been leading. Inspiring, too, is the evidence of deep affection between Morrie and Mitch.
If you haven't read it you're in for a treat. Or, if it's been awhile since you read it, why not reread it? Likely you'll be glad you did.
Takk for alt,
Al
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