Morrie is dying from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. What unfolds between them is a series of candid and deeply moving conversations every Tuesday, touching on life’s most essential lessons. These conversations are framed almost like their final thesis, a last masterclass that Morrie narrates from the brink of death.

“Morrie would walk that final bridge between life and death, and narrate the trip.”

This book is compact, but it packs an emotional punch. Often, I found myself pausing after reading certain passages, struck by how they forced me to reflect on my own life.

“Because I know my time is almost done, I am drawn to nature like I’m seeing it for the first time.”

“I came to love the way Morrie lit up when I entered the room. He did this for many people, I know, but it was his special talent to make each visitor feel that the smile was unique.”

Morrie had that effect on people. He had the ability to make everyone feel special, and it’s clear through Albom’s writing that he had a profound influence on the author. As the book progresses, we also witness Albom’s own transformation.

You leave the book wishing everyone had a teacher like Morrie, and grateful that his wisdom has been immortalized on these pages.

“Devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”

In a world where it’s easy to get caught up in distractions, Tuesdays with Morrie offers a poignant reminder to focus on what’s important. The lessons it imparts are timeless, and I have no doubt that I will revisit it again, each time gaining new insights. It’s a book that stays with you, gently nudging you toward living a more meaningful life.