Have you ever really had a teacher? One who saw as a raw but precious thing, a jewel that, with wisdom, could be polished to a proud shine? If you are lucky enough to find your way to such teachers, you will always find your way back. Sometimes it is only in your head. Sometimes it is right alongside their beds.
Crisp, short and witty, these exchanges will definitely make you ponder about life and so-called conventional wisdom. I invite you to read this book, it is one in a million. Sample its opening lines…
The last class of my professor’s life took place once a week in his house, by a window in the study where he could watch a small hibiscus plant shed its pink leaves, The class met on Tuesdays. It began after breakfast. The subject was The Meaning of Life. It was taught fom experience… The last class of my professor’s life had only one student.
I was the student.
I don’t believe in celebrating fad days; but Teacher’s Day 2005, I dedicate to Professor Morris Schwartz!
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Morrie is a very important book. A rare gem among the many books that claim to be life-altering. I would also recommend Albom’s The Five People you meet in Heaven
Beg to differ but to be perfectly honest, i found TWM P-A-T-H-E-T-I-C…Pandering without shame to the lachrymal glands
- Jupe
It is true that Albom tries hard at (many) times to portray Morrie’s condition. It put me off on a few occasions. But the essence of Morrie’s philosophy struck a chord with me.