Morie Schwartz, a
Proffessor of Social Psychology, whose
life this book details, is a name to be remembered forever. Written by his favorite student Mitch Albom, the book gives us an
insight into Morrie''s indomitable spirit, his capacity to love and his
quest to lead a
meaningful and fullfilled life. As a proffessor he tries to change the mateialistic nature of his students, telling them about life, about living, advising them not to lust after money and wealth. Morie and Mitch share a wonderful relationship, often talking about the various issues plaguing Mitch''s generation. When he graduates in 1979 Morrie is in tears and Mitch promises to keep in touch. Sadly, he does not.
Mitch''s dreams of becoming a pianist
fade after the death of his favorite uncle due to pancreatic cancer. He then undergoes a transformation,no longer dreaming and idealising. Rather he becomes very busy, taking up a job as a sports writer, doing radio shows and appearing on tv. All the values of ''being human'' and ''relating to others'' that Morrie had taught him begin to fade and Mitch is caught in a world he had once vowed never to enter, until the day when Mitch sees Morrie being interviewed on ABC tv''s NIGHTLINE. Unknown to Mitch, Morrie has been afflicted with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Scleosis), a terminal disease, and has decided to reach out to others with his message of love before dying. Seeing his former proffessor in such a state makes Mitch
visit him. The awkward first visit soon turns into regular Tuesday outings where Mitch and Morrie talk of love, of happiness, of money, death, longing and regrets. As Morrie shares his new found wisdom with his beloved pupil, Mitch rediscovers himself, and so does the reader.
Morie died on the 4th of November, 1994 but as Mitch Albom says in his book, his teachings still go on. The book is a wonderful testimony to the spirit and aura of a great teacher and an even greater human being.
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