A few months ago, I was bored, and on a never ending search for something to do and something to be passionate about. My mom introduced me to the best book on the planet--Tuesdays With Morrie, written by Mitch Albom.
If you aren't familiar with this book, get familiar. Seriously, it will give you a new look on life and make you appreciate the things you didn't even know could be appreciated. Tuesdays With Morrie is a true story about a man, Mitch, who's a very successful sports writer. But the story itself is more than just that.
Mitch credits his old professor, Morrie Schwartz, for all of his success in sports writing. He's always looked up to him, therefore, never lost contact with him. 20 years down the road, Morrie is diagnosed with ALS. If you don't know what ALS stands for, it is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. You may know it as the disease that started the Ice Bucket Challenge.
ALS is a terrible neurological disease that causes damage to the nerves that control muscle movement. Eventually, you can barely, if at all, move. In the late stage of the disease, the ALS affects vital body functions such as breathing. Which in the end, causes death.
Every Tuesday, Mitch would visit Morrie. He brought with him food, help, and Morrie's favorite--his company. With each meeting, they would talk about new things. Things like life in general, heartbreak, career moves, and love. Morrie always instilled his wisdom onto Mitch, and with that, grew a beautiful father and son like relationship
"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it in." - Morrie Schwartz
If you know me at all, you know one of my favorite things are old-timers. I love the wisdom and experiences they share, and it's something I've always treasured. I knew this book would be a great fit for me for that reason. My favorite thing about "Tuesdays With Morrie" was the familiarity I got from it. A lot of books you read, and you haven't been through the same situations that are happening within the text. Have you ever been picked up by a sparkling vampire and flown into the woods while he expressed his love for you? I didn't think so.
Tuesdays With Morrie reminded me to cherish the people in my life. They could literally be gone in the blink of an eye, and you don't want to be holding onto any regrets if they are. In a lot of ways, it reminded me to spend as much time as I can with my pawpaw. I thank Mitch Albom for that.
If you're asking, "would this be a book for me?" I guarantee the answer is yes. I think this book would be good for anyone in middle school or above, man or woman, young or old. If you're looking for a book to pick up and get lost in, this is the one for you.
