“Life is a series of pulls back and forth… A tension of opposites, like a pull on a rubber band. Most of us live somewhere in the middle. A wrestling match…Which side win? Love wins. Love always wins”
Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie
I have never been a non-fiction reader. It’s not that I have anything against non-fiction books, it’s just that they could rarely hold my attention for a long time. But Tuesdays with Morrie has changed a lot; not just my perspective towards non-fiction books, but also inadvertently taught me new things about myself.
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Album offers some profound insights into the human heart and the essence of living a meaningful life. Through the lens of his relationship with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, Albom has explored the themes of love, mortality, forgiveness, death, grief, family, marriage and our time here on earth.
One of the most captivating things about Tuesdays with Morrie is the simplicity with which Morrie approaches life. His words resonate deeply, challenging the ‘culture’ and pushing us readers to prioritise what truly matters. Morrie’s thoughts on love are particularly moving:
“The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.”
I love ‘love’ and this simple yet profound truth can be seen as a guiding principle throughout the narrative, reminding us of the power of love in all its forms.
Morrie confronts his mortality with grace and acceptance, and in turn teaches Mitch (and us) how to embrace life fully. Through their conversations, Morrie emphasises on the importance of living authentically and building meaningful connections with others. He implores Mitch to reject the superficial pursuits of society and instead focus on relationships and pursuing passions that bring true happiness.
Morrie’s opinion on work and success challenge conventional notions of achievement, and urges the readers to redefine their priorities.
“So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they’re busy doing things they think are important. This is because they’re chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”
This quote be a wake-up call to reassess our own lives and strive for a deeper sense of purpose.
The conversations between Mitch and Morrie offer us a front-row seat to their transformative journey. Morrie’s wisdom is peppered with memorable quotes that linger in the mind long after the book is finished.
“The truth is, once you learn how to die, you learn how to live,”
This quote beautifully, encapsulates the essence of Morrie’s philosophy on life and mortality, and everything his last lesson with Mitch was about.
Apart from life, love, and mortality, Morrie and Mitch also talk about forgiveness and reconciliation. We live Mitch’s journey of self-discovery, and learn about the healing that comes from letting go. Morrie’s attitude of forgiveness towards those who have wronged him serves as a powerful example of grace in the face of adversity.
Albom’s narrative is rife with its exploration of the complexities of human relationships, particularly the bond between a teacher and a student. As Mitch copes with his own insecurities and regrets, you’ll be reminded of the impact that meaningful connections can have on your lives.
In conclusion, for me Tuesdays with Morrie healed what it didn’t break. I was not just in a reading slump when I started reading it, but I was also lost in ways it’s hard to put in words. Morrie’s journey through his disease hit a little close to home, and his teachings left a sense of peace long after I was done reading.
100/10 recommended!
WrittenByAngel 
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