Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson, 25th Anniversary Edition

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A special 25th anniversary edition of the beloved book that has changed millions of lives with the story of an unforgettable friendship, the timeless wisdom of older generations, and healing lessons on loss and grief—featuring a new afterword by the author
 
“A wonderful book, a story of the heart told by a writer with soul.”—Los Angeles Times
 
“The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.”
 
Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it.
 
For Mitch Albom, that person was his college professor Morrie Schwartz.

Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded, and the world seemed colder. Wouldn’t you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you, receive wisdom for your busy life today the way you once did when you were younger?

Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man’s life. Knowing he was dying, Morrie visited with Mitch in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final “class”: lessons in how to live. “The truth is, Mitch,” he said, “once you learn how to die, you learn how to live.”

Tuesdays with Morrie is a magical chronicle of their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie’s lasting gift with the world.

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Published Oct 8, 2002

192 pages

Average rating: 8.34

615 RATINGS

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Readers say *Tuesdays with Morrie* is a heartfelt, accessible read that inspires reflection on life, relationships, and acceptance. Many praise Mitch ...

Deborah Trahan
Oct 23, 2025
10/10 stars
This book could change your life - and the way you perceive death, too.
WendyB.
Mar 02, 2026
9/10 stars
This has to be my best autobiography book so far. I have changed my perspective on so many things about life and its thanks to this book. I really enjoyed how Mitch was able to address some of the most crucial things that seem quite complex to understand in our younger years. Moreso, his explanation of Morrie's view about forgiveness, happiness, family, and money. I strive everyday to live in the present and appreciate the little joys that life has to offer that i used to take for granted. I kinda felt relieved and enlightened after reading it.
Maddy Sasnett
Jan 29, 2026
8/10 stars
im not crying you are
trevor goldhush
Jan 28, 2026
8/10 stars
Good book on how to live. Several chapters worth going back to.
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Jan 22, 2026
10/10 stars
Our December picking and our VERY FIRST bookclub book!!! Picking by: Haleyyyyyyy Rating: *****- 5 stars!

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