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Mitch Albom

Tuesday’s with Morrie: An Old Man, A Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1997

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Key Figures

Mitch Albom

Tuesdays with Morrie author, Mitch Albom, studied at Brandeis University with sociologist Morrie Schwartz, and the two became friends. Albom wanted to be a musician but switched to journalism, earning an advanced degree at Columbia University. He became chief sports columnist for the Detroit Free Press and has won many awards, including best sports columnist from Associated Press Sports Editors a record 13 times. He has written more than a dozen books, and they have sold 40 million copies in 45 languages. He also hosts a weeknight radio talk show.

Albom has written plays, films, a musical, and several songs. One tune was recorded by Warren Zevon and David Letterman, and another was nominated for an Emmy. Albom performs in the musical group Rock Bottom Remainders, which includes Steven King, Dave Barry, Amy Tan, and Scott Turow. 

Albom takes a keen interest in charity work. He administers three non-profits; respectively, they serve disadvantaged youth, the homeless, and victims of the 2010 Haitian earthquake. He and his wife, Janine, live in Michigan.

Morrie Schwartz

For 35 years a professor of sociology at Brandeis University, Dr. Morrie Schwartz mentors Albom at Brandeis and the two become friends. Morrie’s published books and research concern hospitalized mental patients.

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