Book Review II

Title: Tuesdays with Morrie
Author: Mitch Albom

Summary:
This book tells the true story of Morrie Schwartz and his relationship with his student, Mitch Albom. Morrie was dying from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), an incurable disease. Mitch had not contact with Morrie for sixteen years since graduation. However, Mitch saw Morrie in ABC's Nightline talking with Ted Koppel about his experience with death and dying, and then Mitch contacted Morrie. After which, Mitch had lessons with Morrie for thirteen Tuesdays before he passed away, they talked about the world, feeling sorry for yourself, regrets, death ,family, emotions, fear of aging, money, how love goes on, marriage, culture, forgiveness, perfect day.

Reflection:
I think it is a great book and I like it very much. From the book, I have learnt many things. The lessons taught by Morrie are very useful as the lessons taught are on values and things we need in our daily life. Morrie told Mitch that how he regretted not forgiving his friend and his friend died of cancer. I find that part very touching and I seem to feel how painful it is. Morrie wasn’t fear of aging, in fact, he embrace aging. I think many people can’t do it, I can’t too. Sometimes, I will wonder what will happen if I can live up to 60 years old or further. However, after reading this, I find that it is a journey and I will be wiser if I am older. I like this line the most “Death ends a life, not a relationship”.

YunLi