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Book title: Tuesdays with Morrie

Author: Mitch Albom

Publisher: Random House

Perhaps you have met an experienced teacher who provided you with countless inspiration, acting like a life coach when you encountered adversities. Yet you lost track of this mentor after your graduation, for you had to aspire to new heights. Puzzled by the questions raised in my life, I picked up this moving little book and started to read in detail.

This is a self-help and inspirational book that diverts you to dig deeper in some philosophical topics, such as life and death, as well as letting you rethink your way of life. I am totally absorbed in the atmosphere created by this book – a constant infusion of joy and melancholy that I am eager to perpetuate and savour more of it.

The main character, Mitch Albom, was aware of the disillusionment of his life after stepping into the society. He spent almost all of his time working as a professional sports journalist in order to earn more income. He was so torn by depression and disappointment that he was nearly lost in his life. Coincidentally, he watched a TV programme called Nightline directed by Ted Koppel. In the show, his professor in the university, Morrie Schwartz, was being interviewed. Mitch discovered that Morrie was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), a terminal and debilitating disease. Under such circumstances, the lesson began. Again, Mitch kept in contact with Morrie every Tuesday, chatting about life and death.

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I was deeply moved by their rekindled relationship, which was an exquisite merger between a teacher and a student. As a reader, their mutual dialogue largely broadens my horizons in the landscape of philosophy and religion. There is no doubt as to the vibrant energy generated by Morrie’s eloquent aphorisms, which lovingly capture what is important in our lives. I suddenly burst into tears unabashedly, yearning for a glimpse of such wisdom.

The discussion concerned in this book further provokes me into pondering about the meaning of life. As Morrie said, “Once you learn to die, you learn ...

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