Morrie was a college sociology professor who was diagnosed with ALS. He touched so many people that a friend sent some of his words of wisdom to journalist Ted Koppel's people. They ended up doing three interviews together before Morrie passed away. Morrie even touched Koppel.
The author of the book, Mitch Albom, was a student of Morrie's. He saw Koppel's first story on Morrie and rekindled their relationship. During their weekly Tuesday get-togethers, the men spoke on love and relationships to jealousy and regrets. Morrie spoke with such compassion and life. Two quotes he said that stuck out to me, "Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live," and "Love each other or perish." He believed the only thing in this world that matters is relationships, and when you know you're dying, it's even more apparent.
I couldn't agree more. I've already been working on my own relationships. The fact that I listened to this book at this time in my life by happenstance is just another sign that I'm working in the right direction.