Tuesdays with Morrie is a memoir by Mitch Albom about his meetings with his former sociology professor, Morrie Schwartz. Mitch, a successful sports columnist, gets in touch with Morrie, whom he has not seen in sixteen years and who is dying of Lou Gehrig's disease. Mitch begins to travel to Massachusetts every Tuesday to meet with Morrie, who discusses his life experiences, rich with memories and lectures and themes of love, life and happiness.
Schwartz's and Albom's conversations canvas acceptance, communication, love, values, openness, and happiness. Albom emphasizes the importance of forging a culture of one's own to transcend the tyranny of popular culture, suggesting that the media are preoccupied with death, hatred, violence and depression. Misquoting his favorite poet, W. H. Auden, Schwartz insists we must "love each other or perish".
Throughout the text Albom's character changes as Schwartz's stories inspire him. Albom brings food to Schwartz at every visit, an affirmation of life and health. It is the only gift besides company that Albom is able to provide to Schwartz in his suffering.
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