This book was fabulous! As a nurse I have worked with patients in the end of life capacity. In the years that I have done this, I have not come across a person more at peace or comfortable with the notion of leaving this world in an untimely manner. Mostly there is anger and 'why me's?' Morrie not only accepted the hand he was dealt but continued his life as he made it. That is extremely commendable. I am so glad that someone was able to put that man's ideals and impressions into words to share with the world.
There were a few things that Morrie said that I think are great and should be shared. One was a quote from the poet Auden "Love each other or perish." And to quote Morrie, "We all have the same beginning--birth--and we all have the same end--death. So how different can we be?" Even in the throes of death Morrie was patient and understanding. The world could learn a lot from this man.
Mitch Albom did a great job of keeping the focus on Morrie. He even wrote it as if you are in his shoes and doesn't punctuate his own phrases, even though the conversations were taped and he could have quoted everything from both sides. Mitch Albom kept the book all about Morrie giving it the feel of the respect and love that was gained and offered to Morrie. It is understandable how this book is considered an important part of the modern culture, after all we "make our own culture," (to take an idea from Morrie) and used as a learning tool today.
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