tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, 191 pages
*The title on the book is capitalized as I have typed, so it is not a mistake although most online reviews and pages for the book capitalize the t and the w.
"Simpson trial was in full swing, and there were people who surrendered their entire lunch hours watching it, then taped the rest so they could watch more at night. They didn't know O. J. Simpson. They didn't know anyone involved in the case. Yet they gave up days and weeks of their lives, addicted to someone else's drama."
"Love is the only rational act."
"Mitch, if you're trying to show off for people at the top, forget it. They will look down on you anyhow. And if you're trying to show off for people at the bottom, forget it. They will only envy you. Status will get you nowhere. Only an open heart will allow you to float equally between everyone."
"Love each other, or perish."
"People are only mean when they're threatened."
"In the beginning of life, when we are infants, we need others to survive, right? And at the end of life, when you get like me, you need others to survive, right? [...] But here's the secret: in between, we need others as well."
"Death ends a life, not a relationship."
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No matter how old you are right now, no matter how many books you may be reading at this time, and no matter how busy you might be, allot three hours of your day today and read this book. Your view on how to live your life will completely change, and if it doesn't you can email me for the three hours you lost. This book not only has a powerful writing style, but also a beautiful plot. It is a highly emotional story, one that will definitely remain unforgettable to me for the rest of my life. I am certain that you will fall in love with Morrie and I hope after you read it, you take his advice and start thoroughly enjoying your life.
Here is a picture of my copy from the library. I have also read 'The Five People You Meet in Heaven' by Mitch Albom and I really enjoyed it, though not as much as this one. tuesdays with Morrie became a favorite as soon as I finished the last page and really, I cannot express how much I would be happy if every single soul on the planet could read this book and cherish it.
*The title on the book is capitalized as I have typed, so it is not a mistake although most online reviews and pages for the book capitalize the t and the w.
"Simpson trial was in full swing, and there were people who surrendered their entire lunch hours watching it, then taped the rest so they could watch more at night. They didn't know O. J. Simpson. They didn't know anyone involved in the case. Yet they gave up days and weeks of their lives, addicted to someone else's drama."
"Love is the only rational act."
"Mitch, if you're trying to show off for people at the top, forget it. They will look down on you anyhow. And if you're trying to show off for people at the bottom, forget it. They will only envy you. Status will get you nowhere. Only an open heart will allow you to float equally between everyone."
"Love each other, or perish."
"People are only mean when they're threatened."
"In the beginning of life, when we are infants, we need others to survive, right? And at the end of life, when you get like me, you need others to survive, right? [...] But here's the secret: in between, we need others as well."
"Death ends a life, not a relationship."
--
No matter how old you are right now, no matter how many books you may be reading at this time, and no matter how busy you might be, allot three hours of your day today and read this book. Your view on how to live your life will completely change, and if it doesn't you can email me for the three hours you lost. This book not only has a powerful writing style, but also a beautiful plot. It is a highly emotional story, one that will definitely remain unforgettable to me for the rest of my life. I am certain that you will fall in love with Morrie and I hope after you read it, you take his advice and start thoroughly enjoying your life.
Here is a picture of my copy from the library. I have also read 'The Five People You Meet in Heaven' by Mitch Albom and I really enjoyed it, though not as much as this one. tuesdays with Morrie became a favorite as soon as I finished the last page and really, I cannot express how much I would be happy if every single soul on the planet could read this book and cherish it.
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| photograp by Belle, 2013 |