TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE: An Old Man, A Young Man, And Life's Greatest Lesson
Mitch Albom

Published: 1997, Doubleday
ISBN: 0385484518

OUR REVIEW (Reviewed April 18, 2002, by JoAnn Stomer)
This true story about the love between a spiritual mentor and his pupil has soared to the bestseller list for many reasons. It reminds us of the affection and gratitude that many of us still feel for the significant mentors of our past. It also plays out a fantasy many of us have entertained: what would it be like to visit those people again, tell them how much they meant to us, maybe even resume the mentorship? And, then there is Morrie Schwartz--a one of a kind professor, whom the author describes as looking like a cross between a biblical prophet and Christmas elf. Finally we are privy to intimate moments of Morrie's final days as he lies dying from a terminal illness. Even on his deathbed, this twinkling-eyed mensch manages to teach us all about living robustly and fully. Kudos to author and acclaimed sports columnist Mitch Albom for telling this universally touching story with such grace and humility.