Mitch Albom is an alumnus of Brandeis University, where Morrie Schwartz taught for many years. Morrie left a lasting impression on Mitch and that impression is what eventually motivated Mitch to return to his wise professor. Mitch rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. ... Morrie taught Mitch his final lesson: how to live. ... Morrie never wanted sympathy from Mitch; only an open mind and heart. ...

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• Grade Level: High School