Morrie's Influence On My Life

Morrie was an old man, and he was dying of ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Mitch Albom was a workaholic who loved his work too much. Mitch had kept a promise to his professor to keep in touch with him, but ever did, and sixteen years later, Mitch turned on the TV one day to find his old professor, Morrie, talking about his final project: death. This sparked Mitch to think about his old professor, and would soon be the inspiration the famous book Tuesdays with Morrie, based on the true story about Morrie’s last lesson, teaching Mitch about life.

There are a few books I have read that have impacted my life. Although, I think Tuesdays with Morrie had great impact in my life. This book touched my heart by the way the words were wrote and how it was introduced to me. It changed how I looked at life and touched me because I had experienced a similar situation. This book made me realize that I should not taking anything or anyone for granted.

When you are unable to function without aid of someone you feel lifeless. Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, Morrie a retired psychology professor from Brandis University is dying from ALS. A student Mitch is back for his final lesson from his old teacher. This lessons topic is the meaning of life. When faced with his known fate Morrie refused to stay in bed and was very active. He said “When you’re in bed you’re dead.”(Albom 131). I had a life experience where I was very sick and I realized his meaning of lifelessness and your dependency on others.

Let us think back to when we were young boys and girls. We get reminded of the desire to grow up and become someone important. Growing up we always had that special person who was always there for us, supporting us in everything we did. Little girls had big dreams of being super stars and being on television for everyone to see us. Little boys also had dreams of becoming doctors or engineers. Many people dream of doing something important for the rest of their life, but unfortunately not many are able to achieve their goal. There is always exceptions to this, and there was one person who achieved her goal, not caring what people said.

Morrie Schwartz was determined to finish the end of the rollercoaster we call life without slowing down. Throughout the whole story we see Morrie living life as if his body is not lying on a deathbed. Morrie could have days left or years left and he’d still live life as if it was the most amazing thing anyone has ever given him. He knew he would die, though he set a daily limit of self pity. He was always the trying his best to make others laugh even when it was hard for him to do the same. He wanted to make sure everyone was on the edge of their seats throughout his last months. “For all that was happening to him, his voice was strong and inviting, and his mind was vibrating with a million thoughts. He was intent on proving that the word "dying" was not synonymous with "useless."

     Mitch helped improve Morrie’s final days because he was very ill and required physical and emotional help. Physically, he was unable to do things like move, dress himself or even cough. He feared loosing his independence. But, Mitch, his wife and his caretakers relieved those fears. They helped him with his physical and emotional needs. He was constantly surrounded by people, who loved and cared for him. In a way, he was able to live the life he had through Mitch.

I walked straight out of that bar and headed for the airport; Oxford had accepted me on full scholarship, and it was time to go. As I approached the airport the almost intolerable roar of the planes jetting off the runway filled my already burning ears.

A woman who suffered at a very young age and was affected throughout her life because she never felt loved or wanted.

Its brief and brutal - exactly how Morrie would see this situation. This reminds me of the book Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck where George feels guilty for his friend Lennie, who has a mental disability. His guilt takes an emotional toll on him just like Morrie. I think Morrie felt responsible because he did not know enough about polio at the time. Since both of their parents are not there for them, they care for and look out for each other. Now I wonder if Morrie - now old - still feels responsible to what happened to his

“Most of us walk around as if were sleepwalking we really don't experience the world” (Albom 32 ) Said the wise man Morrie that had many life lessons to teach. In the memoir Tuesdays with Morrie, Morrie teaches people to live life through showing emotion,forgiving others before its too late and giving love to those around us.

1.) After Morrie received his diagnosis, he asked himself: Do I wither up and disappear, or do I make the best of my time left? (Albom 10). What do you suppose navigates human beings in this situation toward an answer to such a question?

Morrie Schwartz was a sweet and loving man who was full of life. Morrie Schwartz was remarkable teacher, wonderful husband, and very loving father. Morrie was a teacher. Morrie had wisdom that was far beyond his years and he gave that to his students. He taught at Brandeis College for many years. He ensured that the next generation wouldn't be a bunch of paper pushing suits. His class taught us to not be stuck in the cage of today’s world but rather rational thinking loving human beings. I remember him saying “We think we don't deserve love, we think if we let it in we'll become too soft. But a wise man named Levine said it right. He said." Love is the only rational act.” His classes were my favorite classes. I remember the first day of class with Morrie and he told me he would like to be my friend. Teachers and students aren't usually friends but I can safely say that Morrie changed my

In an effort to share the “last class” he had with his college sociology professor, Mitch Album wrote, “Tuesdays with Morrie.” This moving account of the life lessons that Morrie taught him is a beautiful tribute to a man whose compassion and love for humanity made him a favorite among those who knew him. Though stricken with the debilitating disease ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and knowing death was swiftly approaching Morrie continued to help others until his body no longer allowed him to do so. Album uses time sequence, characterization and point of view to chronicle the experiences he had and the lessons he learned while visiting with his friend every Tuesday during that

In the book, Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, the reader’s empathy for caregiver roles are strengthened and reinforced, especially towards the relationship between a therapist and a patient with a chronic or fatal illness. I have been a patient for multiple different reasons, wether it be in the care of a physical therapist or a doctor. However, I fail to connect to the book in the sense of being a long-term patient or provider for a chronic or debilitating illness. I am fortunate to not be diagnosed with a chronic or fatal illness, but this also leads to the lack of understanding of what it feels like to be in a similar situation. I believe that it was important for us read this novel as we continue our progress to becoming a therapist.

In Tuesday’s With Morrie, the story follows an old man who had been diagnosed with ALS and was dying. In the book, Morrie would talk with a former student of his, Mitch. Mitch told the story from his point of view, including stories from