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This book fundamentally changed my views on death. Now instead of viewing it as a ticking time bomb, it's easy to see death as the reason to love and live every single day. It is unavoidable, but guilt and regret are not and can be resolved at any time. I absolutely love the way that this book is written and the organization of a beautiful story. The 'characterization' is seen both through Morrie AND Mitch, which is unusual and a breath of fresh air for the modern memoir.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
I learned about this book through TikTok and because it seemed interesting I read it.
This book is a memoir yet I didn't grow to like the characters. I suppose it was more about the thoughts anyway.
The themes discussed were educative and I believe to have learned something. Some influenced me more, the one talking about family, others not so much, the one talking about love. Learning more about the professor's disease was enriching too.
Page 73, should I have children?
Whenever people ask me about having children or not having children, I never tell them what to do," Morrie said now, looking at a photo of his oldest son. "I simply say, `There is no experience like having children.' That's all. There is no substitute for it. You cannot do it with a friend. You cannot do it with a lover. If you want the experience of having complete responsibility for another human being, and to learn how to love and bond in the deepest way, then
you should have children."
Page 80, experiencing life vs detachment.
But detachment doesn't mean you don't let the experience penetrate you. On the contrary, you let it penetrate you fully. That's how you are able to leave it."
The end was expected. I didn't feel strongly about it.
Overall a good short book. It has some wisdom told by someone who's dying. Perhaps then we can finally see what's important and thanks to that the book captures this.
This book is a memoir yet I didn't grow to like the characters. I suppose it was more about the thoughts anyway.
The themes discussed were educative and I believe to have learned something. Some influenced me more, the one talking about family, others not so much, the one talking about love. Learning more about the professor's disease was enriching too.
Page 73, should I have children?
you should have children."
Page 80, experiencing life vs detachment.
The end was expected. I didn't feel strongly about it.
Overall a good short book. It has some wisdom told by someone who's dying. Perhaps then we can finally see what's important and thanks to that the book captures this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Medical content
Moderate: Death
Minor: Excrement, Grief
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I'm glad that other people seem to like it a lot, but it's just not for me. Not a huge fan of Albom's style of writing, and how he chooses to frame a lot of scenes. Some parts aged very poorly, though not of any fault of Morrie's or the author's.
On the other hand, it made me think of the people in my life like Morrie, and I should reach out to them more.
On the other hand, it made me think of the people in my life like Morrie, and I should reach out to them more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Medical content
Minor: Gun violence
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
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Graphic: Death
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness
emotional
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sad
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My favourite book. Touches on themes of growing old, death, dying, losing touch, reconnecting, and prioritizing what actually matters in life. Inspiring but also a tearjerker.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, Death of parent
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
From the way Mitch Albom writes, Professor Morrie seems like a really heartwarming and wholesome person. If only I read this book when I was much younger! It would have changed my perspective - the way I see the world and the way I treat other people, especially elders. Reading it at this age, wasn't too life-changing or surprising. Morrie speaks with such calmness and zen even when battling with impending death. Indeed, we have a lot to learn from him and his life experiences. And even though we saw it coming, the last few chapters were still difficult to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
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Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Death
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness