Tuesdays
with Morrie is a 1997 non-fiction novel by American writer Mitch Albom.The book topped the New York Times Non-Fiction Bestsellers of 2000. This book has an elegant story about a writer getting a second chance to
know the true meaning of life through
the death of a friend. Have
you experienced having a teacher who fills your emptiness, gives advice and is a companion?
It was experienced by a former
student, Mitch Albom and for him, that teacher is his professor, Morrie Schwartz. Mitch Albom had a second chance to gain
wisdom from his college professor. He visited Morrie every
Tuesday, like they used to, after knowing that he is about to die because of an illness. Morrie taught
him “The Meaning of Life”. As I turn the pages of the book, the story
becomes more interesting. I have realized that experience is the best teacher. Others consider
death as a fearsome event in our lives. For Morrie, there is more to death. He accepted it. I am
amazed by this man. I feel inspired, relieved, blessed
and happy.Most
of the time, we tend to do so many things that it comes to a point that we
forget the important things in life. Life is not all about
money or having power or authority over others. I learned how to serve the people around me. It
made me realize how precious life is.
The
best line that struck me is “Don’t cling to things, because everything is impermanent.” Morrie is right, we are easily blinded by the
material things we see around us.We think if we have the latest gadgets, expensive
clothes, jewelries and a big house we will be completely happy. I've realize that material
things don’t guarantee us true happiness. The story of Mitch Albom and Morrie Schwartz gives hope to
every person who reads it. It’s a brilliant story and it changed my life in a simple way.
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