A good quick read that makes you stop to think about life. I liked it but just did not find it as profound as it is made out to be. Might even be 2 1/2 stars for me.

‘A wrestling match.’
He laughs, ‘Yes, you could describe life that way.’
So which side wins, I ask?
Morrie smiles at me, the crinkled eyes, the crooked teeth.
‘Love wins. Love always wins.’
***

So who’s winning the wrestling match in YOUR life right now? Is it Love? Or is it his dark twin half-brothers, Anxiety and Hopelessness?

This wrestling match is REAL. I’m not making this up! Ordinary evil wants our soul. But so does LOVE.

As long as we live, our devils will try with all their might to show us love is an illusion.

But it’s not. It’s real as sliced bread!

And the love of life is so palpable in Morris’s soul he’s determined not to give up an INCH of ground in Love’s fair land to the devils’ threats.

There’s a Spanish Train that runs to old Seville...
That train is right on time
Many souls are on the line -
Oh, Lord - DON’T let him win!

But Morrie says love ALWAYS wins, unlike old Chris de Burgh - though the singer’s got a point - but whatever way you slice it, the Struggle’s Real!

Morrie knows the goodness of love and he’s not going to sacrifice it to empty and vain promises of material gain.

His Faith is that love always wins - but everyday life is chock-a-block FULL of challenges that can set us right back to Square One of this Snakes ‘n Ladders game called Life!

Love always wins but its detours are always painful. You can never go back home right away once you’ve started one.

His life is thus inordinately VALUABLE to him. He KNOWS what a rare and wonderful chance he’s been given!

So he can’t flub his chance...

Have you read Kevin Kuhn’s WONDERFUL new feel-good fantasy Do You Realize?

You must get it!

In it, the urban seer Shiloh - inventor of a Time Machine that PROVES this point - tells the desolate hero George why life is so valuable:

“Have you heard of the Rare Earth hypothesis? ...what you learn is that the conditions of life are so precise that it’s almost impossible. You need the right kind of galaxy, in the right location, with the right orbit in that galaxy...

“...personally, I think we’re lucky to have ONE day here! And for those of us that have a lifetime, it’s like we hit the cosmic LOTTO.”

Kevin, that’s exactly the way Morrie sees it!

Even without Shiloh’s amazing Apple Watch Time Machine...

You know, it’s too bad they don’t make books like Morrie and Do You Realize into movies that’re every bit as good. Just too bad.

Books like this are soft and human. The Films, though, when they come out, are hard and edgy. Thank goodness we have our books!

Morrie is a guy you can wrap your imagination around, with the BOOK in your hand. It’s just like hugging the old guy.

He’s a beautiful old-timer, and our imagination can turn him into our own sentimental grandfather, if we like.

Or Uncle Billy in It’s A Wonderful Life (Frank Capra had no time for angst and edginess, either)!

Why does the modern world think it’s cool to be edgy?

Back in the war years, people were more concerned about being close to loved ones than with looking cool.

And Morrie knew that.

He grew up in those years. Love and decency were the hallmark of that time.

Young Mitch Albom - in his rôle in this novel - was right to give Morrie a slice of his life, and Morrie enjoyed it too. Because ALL old guys like talking to young kids who’ll listen.

Oh sure, my older friends love to tell their stories to me as well - but kids like Mitch can REALLY inspire us old guys, if we see they’re already making the right choices in life.

In spite of all those traps and snares around us!

And if we older readers have also successfully learned - like these kids - that life’s not a game, but a continual battle against malicious intent, then our life will be worthwhile too.

Just as MORRIE’s life was for him -

Because there was such real LOVE in it!

FIVE SURE STARS.

«بپذیرید که گذشته هرچه بوده گذشته، گذشته را انکار نکنید»

الان که این ریویو رو مینویسم 4 روز از تموم کردن کتاب گذشته و هنوز فکرم درگیرشه. شاید همین جمله برای ریویوی کتاب کافی باشه، اما خب من معمولا آدم پر حرفی‌ام.

سه‌شنبه‌ها با موری رو توی گروه کتابخوانی و با باقی دوستان خوندم. برخی از دوستان چند صفحه اولش رو خوندن و جذب نشدن و بد و بیراه گفتن و چند نفر هم تمومش کردن ولی چندان راضی نبودن. بعضی هم نیمه تموم گذاشتنش، اما من از اولش احساس می‌کردم این کتاب یه چیزی داره. حرف اصلی کسایی که از کتاب ناراضی بودن، این بود که کتاب خیلی شعاریه. همینجا بهتره تکلیف رو روشن کنم. آره، سه‌شنبه‌ها با موری یک کتاب شعاریه. اما همینجا هم لازمه یه چیز دیگه اضافه کنم: کی گفته شعار چیز بدیه؟

ما آدمایی هستیم که شعار دور و برمون رو گرفته، شعارایی که هیچ وقت هیچ جا نمودش رو نمی‌بینیم، اونقدر از شعار اشباع شدیم که کلا قیدش رو زدیم و فکر می‌کنیم بده. اما کی اینطور گفته؟ شعار اصلا بد نیست. اینکه یه افراط به تفریط منجر بشه، بده. سه‌شنبه‌ها با موری یک کتاب شعاریه ولی به نظرم همه ما هر از چند گاهی به اینجور کتابا نیاز داریم. به قول یکی از دوستام ما همه زندگیمون رو روی شعار می‌‍سازیم!

البته انکار نمی‌کنم که کتابا زمان خاص، سن خاص، شرایط روحی خاص یا ترکیبی از اینا رو لازم دارن تا به دلمون بشینن و من فکر می‌کنم زمان مناسبی با موری آش��ا شدم. توی همین 4 روزی که از تموم کردنش گذشته ، ذهنم همش درگیرشه و همش دارم نمودهاش رو توی زندگیم می‌بینم و چی جز این میتونه نهایت ارزش یک کتاب رو نشون بده؟ موری به من یاد داد که به هر چیزی جور دیگه نگاه کنم، که پول همه چیز نیست، که مرگ درست بغل گوشمه و اینکه واقعا به کجا چنین شتابان؟ اثرات کوتاه مدت این کتاب روی من محسوسه ولی فکر می‌کنم تاثیرات بلند مدتش خیلی بیشتر از اینا باشه. البته این چیزیه که زمان مشخص می‌کنه.

البته به نثر کتاب میشه ایراداتی هم وارد کرد مثل اینکه ریتم کتاب برخی جاها کند میشه یا موری بعضی نکته‌ها رو چندین و چند بار تکرار می‌کنه که یه کم آزاردهنده است. با این حال احساس می‌کنم نمره 4 نمره قابل قبولی برای «سه‌شنبه‌ها با موری» باشه.

«باید به اندازه کافی قوی باشی که اگر تشخیص دادی فرهنگ به وظایفش عمل نمی‌کند، خریدار متاع آن نباشی»

پ.ن: اون بخشی که در مورد مرگ مادرش و درجواب مجری تلویزیون گفت بعد این همه سال از مرگ مادرش هنوز متآلمه خیلی تکونم داد. خیلی خوب بود.

I loved this. Lessons from Morrie who is a wise old man told by a young journalist.

It was interesting to hear two voices, two points of view and one heartwarming story full of emotion, insight and inspiration.

I think everyone should read a few of Mitch Alboms books. Each story leaves your soul a little fuller, your outlook a little better. Finding purpose and meaning in his stories is effortless. It’s touching, endearing and thought provoking.

Highly recommended this one-sit read as a staple in your literary journey.

Side note…I listed to this as an audiobook through Libby and in the afterward, it played the recording of a convo between Mitch and Morrie. Putting a voice to the story was a u iquw experience.

این کتاب از اون کتابایی بود که چند بار اشکمو. دراورد نه به خاطر اینکه داستانش غمگین بود بلکه داستان سراسر امید بود
امید به زندگی
گریه من به خاطر یادآوری یکی از مهم ترین آدم های زندگیمه ،پدر بزرگم
من پدر بزرگم رو تو موری دیدم
کاملا شبیه به هم بودن حتی بیماریشون!
و خیلی خوشحالم و احساس خوش شانسی میکنم که آدمی مثل موری تو زندگیم بوده و خیلی چیزا رو ازش یاد گرفتم
به قول موری :مرگ پایان زندگیه نه پایان رابطه ها

اونقدری که ازش تعریف می کنن کتاب خوبی نیست. احساس میکنی نویسنده کتاب رو نوشته که یک سری جملات و حرف های مشخص رو در قالبش به زبان بیاره و اینکارو به شکل خیلی عریانی هم انجام می ده و این به نظرم ضعف یک کتاب داستانه. به نظرم چیزی که باعث موفقیت و جذابیت این کتاب می شه، پرداختن به مسئله مرگ یک آدم خوبه که هر آدمی رو متأثر می کنه. من هم با قسمت های پایانی این کتاب گریه کردم و سه ستاره ای هم که بهش دادم، بخاطر
موری و بخاطر همه انسان هایی بود که در چنگال بیماری به سمت مرگ، رو به زوال می رن.

- Rating: 5/5
- Genre: non-fiction, inspirational, self-help.
- Writing and language used: very easy

- About the book:
This is a beautiful and hearttouching book about author's visits with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, who is dying of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

The book is divided into 14 chapters, each of which focuses on a different topic, such as fear, regret, forgiveness, and death.

The author writes in a simple, easy-to-understand style, and he brings Morrie's character to life through his vivid descriptions and anecdotes. The book is surely full of wisdom and insights, and it will make you think about your own life in a new way. Yes, it's thaaat beautiful.

> My favourite chapters in the book are:

1: We Talk About Feeling Sorry for Yourself:
Morrie talks about the importance of accepting responsibility for our own happiness. He says that we should never feel sorry for ourselves, because it's a waste of time and energy. Instead, we should focus on the things that we are grateful for and on making the most of our lives.

2: We Talk About Death:
This is a difficult chapter to read, but it is also one of the most important. Morrie talks about his own death with honesty and compassion, and he helps us to understand what it means to die with dignity.

3: We Talk About Emotions:
In this, Morrie talks about the importance of expressing our emotions. He says that we should never bottle up our feelings, because it will only lead to pain and suffering. Instead, we should allow ourselves to feel our emotions, even the negative ones, and to learn from them.

This book is a powerful and moving book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. It is a book that will make you think about your own life and the choices that you make.

If you are looking for a book that will inspire you and challenge you, then I highly recommend Tuesdays with Morrie.

Beautiful.

Mitch Albom beautifully tells the story of Morrie Schwartz, his former sociology professor whom he reconnected with later in life. Morrie has been diagnosed with ALS and he's dying. Mitch meets with Morrie regularly, on Tuesdays, seeking to reminisce on the old lessons from the classroom as well as draw forth more wisdom from Morrie about life, death, and dying.

One might assume that tales of a dying man would be grim and tragic, but Tuesdays with Morrie is anything but. Was I left in devastating tears after reading it? Yes. But I also felt this great sense of peace, inspiration, and warmth.

Mitch has a casual writing style, which perfectly suited this content. I felt as though I were there, in the room with Morrie and Mitch, on Tuesday, chatting about life and soaking up Morrie's words. Mitch and Morrie cover a variety of topics, heavy and light - including death, fear, aging, greed, marriage and family, society, forgiveness (of others and of yourself), and how to live a meaningful life. They laugh together, they cry together - as do I. In 200 pages, I walked away with a great appreciation for my own life, a new perspective on living to the fullest, and a great respect for Morrie and the grace and dignity with which he spent his final weeks.

Don't mistake this for one of those self-help "books that will change your life" - it's not. Morrie simply exists in the pages, offering his wisdom - a true teacher to the end. Morrie isn't trying to be profound or preachy, it's just the way he is - and Mitch simply documents it conversationally. The reader isn't compelled to take any of Morrie's (some would call 'cliché') advice. Although, I do believe it's impossible to finish this book without feeling a small impression of his words. For me, the impression was large, and Morrie's words will stick with me for some time.

Do yourself a favor and listen to the audiobook, or at least the bonus clips at the end. Hear Morrie's words in his own voice.

Do yourself another favor and stock up on tissues.

5/5

"سه شنبه ها با موری"، از تاثیر گذارترین و پر فروش ترین كتاب هاي نیویورک تایمز است که از اکتبر 1997 تا کنون همواره در صدر جدول پر فروش ترین هاي سال قرار داشته است.داستان واقعي مردي ٧٠ ساله به نام موري كه به بيماري سخت و لاعلاج اي ال اس مبتلا شده ( همون بيماري معروف استيون هاوكينگ) و پزشكان معتقدند كه بيش از ٢ سال از زندگي او نمانده است .اين پيرمرد دوست داشتني كه استاد جامعه شناسي است و در دانشگاه برانديس مشغول به تدريس بوده نظراتي جالب در مورد دنيا و مسائل مختلف به خصوص مرگ پيدا ميكند و تجربيات و دانسته هاي خود را با يكي از دانشجوهاي سابقش به نام ميچ طي ١٤ جلسه ملاقات در روزهاي سه شنبه در ميان ميگذارد . طي اين ديدارها مطالب خوبي رو بيان ميكنند و استاد موري اين مطالب را به گونه اي كه مخاطب را به فكر فرو ميبرد بيان ميكند و اين كه هر سه شنبه به يك سوژه خاص اختصاص دارد كتاب را جذاب تر هم كرده است و ما هركدام از انها را طي يك فصل از كتاب ميخوانيم . فصل هايي تحت عنوان : تاسف براي خود ، درباره خانواده ، درباره احساسات ، درباره پول ، ازدواج ، خوشبختي ، پيرشدن و ...
.داستان كتاب، پاياني تلخ اما زيبا و ماندگار دارد. پيشنهاد ميكنم نظرات و ديدگاه يك پيرمرد ٧٠ ساله و جامعه شناس رو درباره مسائل مختلف زندگي طي ١٧٤ صفحه بخونيد و استفاده كنيد .
14:51 96/8/8 يادگار محموديان

Of all the glorious books out there my school could have picked for ninth grade literature class...

In the words of Marcus Aurelius, "Despise not death, but welcome it, for nature wills it like all else." That’s one significant message Mitch Albom tries to convey to us readers in this emotional ride. ‘Tries’ not quite being the key word, but even so, eliciting only limited success. More on that later ahead. Tuesdays With Morrie depicts the moving relationship between the author and his former professor, Morrie Schwartz. It delves into the strong bond they begin to develop over time, as Mitch shares Morrie’s lasting gift with the universe…

(n  oooooohn)

The book circulates around various sentimental themes: love, family, friends, relationships, happiness and death, expressed through Morrie’s personal experience. In terms of language and style of writing, Mitch likes to keep it simplistic and casual, so to say, but maintains that sombre mood surrounding his teacher’s demise. We can see that he’s supportive of him and his ideals, curious to learn more. But it’s hard to forget about the tragedy that is bound to come, is it not? Some readers will become attached to Morrie and mourn over his departure, but the hopes he gives them from his teachings is enough to satisfy and not leave you in an emotional wreck. Notice how I say some and not all— now despite the generally morbid theme concerning Morrie’s impending death, the presence of aphorisms and anecdotes manage to make the situation more acceptable and less heartbreaking. Mr. Albom successfully lightens the mood throughout the book, but unfortunately ends up overdoing it a bit (okay, a lot). At least in my opinion. Now this is where the problems begin to sprout.

The way Morrie finds the best in his sufferings and shares his knowledge of the world should make us experience the urge to adapt that into our own lifestyle. Granted, that impulse might stay there for a couple days, but it utterly fails to leave a permanent mark upon me. The whole plotline is presented in such a drastically sappy manner that it makes you feel like you’re reading a compilation of those cheesy motivational wall decors everyone detests in the form of a 192-paged, overly hyped ‘bestseller.’ In his attempt to avoid a depressing atmosphere, Mitch overflows his novel with excessive words of wisdom imparted through a rare 79-year old; words that I’m sure all of us have heard one too many times, and presented in a rather unoriginal fashion. So why should this spontaneously change our views on living any differently?

I am well aware of the fact that this was published over a decade ago, and not having read many -or any- other similar non-fictional books along this vein, I wouldn’t really know if Tuesdays was a burst of something fresh back in its day. But even if it wasn’t a considered a cliché when it was first released, the fact that we are expected to finally understand the deep meanings of life and have it create an impact is far beyond unrealistic. What I did understand was that the criticality of this novel stems from Albom’s desire for his audience to think about and learn from the piece (like so many others). Alas, his intentions to bestow a load of inspiration upon us only resulted in making you eat it up, but not fully digest it.

In conclusion, I wouldn’t recommend this particular book for anyone facing troubles in their life (aka everyone), but who knows? Maybe I’m just an extremely pessimistic critic over the issue and this jumble of typical, wise quotes might end up inspiring you, if only just a tad bit. Being an avid reader of fantasy books, it is only once in a blue moon that I find myself indulging in a spiritual book such as this one, but it saddens me to say that Tuesdays With Morrie has turned out to be one of the least influential books I’ve read among others.

(Why yes, this is, in fact, my school essay because I'm too lazy to rant over it again Goodreads style :P)

كتابي درباره مرگ... و همزمان درباره زندگي..
راستش عليرغم تعريفاتي كه ازش شنيده بودم بعضي جاها واقعا حوصله‌م سرميرفت از خوندنش... اما جملات زيبايي هم داشت كه تا مدتها ميتونه فكر آدم رو درگير خودش كنه.. كلا كتاب خوبي بود..



... داستان درباره يك موج كوچك در آبهاي اقيانوس است. دوران خوشي را تجربه مي‌كند. از باد و هواي تازه و پاك بهره مي‌برد. تا اينكه چشمش به موجهاي ديگري مي‌افتد كه جلوتر از او به ساحل مي‌كوبند و متلاشي مي‌شوند.
موج مي‌گويد: آه خداي من! چه وحشتناك است. ببين چه سرنوشتي انتظارم را ميكشد!
كمي بعد، موج ديگري از راه مي‌رسد. موج اولي را مي‌بيند. غمگين به نظر مي‌رسد. به او مي‌گويد: چرا اينقدر غمگيني؟
موج اولي مي‌گويد: متوجه نيستي؟ همه ما متلاشي خواهيم شد. همه ما موجها، قرار است كه نيست شويم. وحشتناك نيست؟
موج دومي مي‌گويد: نه. متوجه نيستي! تو موج نيستي! تو بخشي از اين اقيانوس هستي!...




-درباره جمله روي سنگ قبرم تصميم گرفتم!
-علاقه‌اي به سنگ قبر ندارم. حالا به چه تصميمي رسيديد؟
-به ذهنم اين جمله رسيد: «آموزگاري تا لحظه آخر!»
لحظه‌اي مكث كرد تا حرفش را بگيرم.
-آموزگاري تا لحظه آخر. به نظرت خوب است؟
-مي‌گويم بله، خيلي خوب است...
(يك آموزگار بر ابديت اثر مي‌گذارد... و هرگز نمي‌تواند بگويد كه نفوذش در كجا متوقف مي‌شود... (هنري آدامز).)