Book Review : Tuesdays With Morrie

Book Name:Tuesdays With Morrie
Author: Mitch Albom

Publisher: Hachette India

Genre: Memoir

Format: Paperback

Print length: 208 pages 

Rating: 5/5


Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom is one of the most gifted and soothing books. It is the author's memoir narrating accounts of the author's reconnecting with his old college professor who was fighting with ALS. 


Book Blurb On Amazon


Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, and gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago.Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded. Wouldn't you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you? Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying of ALS - or motor neurone disease - MItch visited Morrie in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final 'class': lessons in how to live.TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE is a magical chronicle of their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie's lasting gift with the world.


Review


Tuesdays with Morrie, a thought provoking and evocative memoir is a touching novella.


Tuesdays with Morrie, the title chosen is straightforward, depicting the relevancy of the narrative. Tuesdays in the title represent the session's day, and Morrie was the person with whom sessions would happen. It is a story of reconnecting the author with his old professor. The author narrated the incidents and happenings over the series of Tuesdays with his professor.


Readers will notice the book covers distinct discussions on profound topics like love, the world, regrets, death, family, and many more. Each topic covered delivers teachings for life. Also, the readers will derive motivation and inspiration from the author's professor. He stayed resonant and believed in spreading his wisdom despite being on the verge of dying.


Highlights for the readers from the book:


  • Life Lessons:

The author narrates the topics covered in his meetings every Tuesday with Morrie after he reconnected with him. The book reflects life lessons, delivering from Morrie's wisdom in his challenging phase. It teaches readers the essence of loving others, dealing with regrets, forgiveness, fear of aging, etc.


  • Nostalgia:

The book will make readers feel nostalgic, recollecting their college life and their bonds with their professors. It will remind readers about the teachings they received from them. 


  • Emotional Ride:

Readers will go through a roller coaster ride of emotions while reading this book, from laughing to crying and everything in between, from feeling sad, sorry, or happy about the characters. Be it Morrie, the author, or Morrie's helpers.


  • Readable:

The author's writing style is engaging and concise. Though the author narrates complex topics, readers will enjoy reading the book because of the simplicity that the author maintains throughout.


  • Heartfelt: 

It was a heartfelt journey of Morrie when he was fighting with ALS. The author's rebonding with him brought drastic changes in his life as he remembered how Morrie never judged him for who he was at college and supported him.


Readers may find the book emotionally challenging, but in the end, it will offer comfort and allow them to process the life changes the book delivers. 


Buy it from Amazon - Tuesdays With Morrie


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