Tuesdays With Morrie

“Tuesdays With Morrie,” by Mitch Albom, tells the story of Mitch Albom’s deep connection with his former university professor, Morrie Schwartz. After a sixteen-year hiatus in their friendship, Albom reaches out to Morrie when he discovers he is terminally ill with ALS. 

Meeting every Tuesday, Albom and Morrie discuss everything from greed to forgiveness to mortality to searching for life’s purpose. 

This book was written to be the final lesson that Morrie ever shared. Albom’s experience with Morrie, his beloved professor, helped him reconnect with his passion for music. It also hijacked his writing career, and he began authoring more books, rather than just writing sports coverage.

This book begs you to ask yourself: What would your life look like if you stopped chasing success for its own sake? 

Ultimately, in his dying days, Morrie taught Albom and the other people around him that a meaningful and satisfying life is possible as long as you pay attention to what matters: Connection. 

Mitch Albom is a bestselling author, sports journalist, and musician. Albom began his career as a sportswriter and radio host, where he gained recognition for his insightful commentary. Over the years, Albom has written numerous books exploring themes such as faith, purpose, and human connection.