Maybe it was a grandparentor a teacheror a colleague. Someone olderpatient and wisewho understood you when you were young and searchinghelped you see the world as a more profound placegave you sound advice to help you make your way through it.
For Mitch Albomthat person was Morrie Schwartzhis college professor from nearly twenty years ago.
Maybelike Mitchyou lost track of this mentor as you made your wayand the insights fadedand the world seemed colder. Wouldn't you like to see that person againask the bigger questions that still haunt youreceive wisdom for your busy life today the way you once did when you were younger?
Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dyingMorrie visited with Mitch in his study every Tuesdayjust 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 togetherthrough which Mitch shares Morrie's lasting gift with the world.