Morrie: In His Own Words: Life
Wisdom From a Remarkable Man by
Morris Schwartz
Morrie
Preceding the phenomenal success of Mitch Alboms Tuesdays with
Morrie, in which Albom discusses his weekly visits with his mentor, Morrie,
as Morrie faces death from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Morrie
Schwartz published his own book, Letting Go: Morries Reflections of
Living While Dying. Schwartz intended his words to be read by people
dying of terminal illnesses with passages titled ,Living with Physical
Limitations, Grieving for Your Losses, and Reviewing the Past. Yet, just as
in the case in Tuesdays with Morrie, this collection of plainspoken
reflections transcends the death and dying category and is more aptly
shelved in ones inspiration and spirituality collection. For example,
Schwartzs simple thoughts on courage could speak to any seeker of
enlightenment. Dealing bravely with physical pain or accidents takes one
kind of courage, he writes. Facing life as it is and accepting it requires

another....I have found courage through seeking thoughtfulness,
openheartedness, detachment, and other responses that make up a
composed life and a calm response to illness....I hope that I can continue
in this way to the end so that I die with inner peace. As it was, on
November 4, 1995, Morrie Schwartz died just as he hoped he would. In
1999, Walker & Company decided to reissue Letting Go under a new title,
Morrie: in His Own Words --Gail Hudson
Personal Review: Morrie: In His Own Words: Life Wisdom From
a Remarkable Man by Morris Schwartz
A beautiful book written by a beautiful person. The theme of the book is on
dying as the author is dying, however there is so much to learn about life
through this man's insight. I hope Morrie is one of "The Five People I Meet
In Heaven" (see "The 5 People You Meet In Heaven")
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