Tuesdays with Morrie

This was a very short book. I believe I read it in one day. But it was very touching, and refreshing to see a man gradually learn the lesson to slow down and appreciate life. Morrie is quite the character, and eager to impart one last thesis upon the world.

Oprah Winfrey produced the book into a short TV movie. Hank Azaria played Mitch, and Jack Lemmon played Morrie. They both did a great job. I thought the beginning was a little convoluted, and was thinking that maybe the lessons of the book just wouldn't translate onto the screen. But it got better as his visits to Morrie increased in frequency. It was very touching when he started to increase his physical contact with Morrie, lifting him, then massaging him, and a wonderful climax when he finally wept over Morrie's impending death.