Morrie In His Own Words

Paperback Morrie: In His Own Words Book

Years ago I purchased Tuesday’s With Morrie written by Mitch Albom. It’s still on my bookshelf waiting to be read. Then, I came across Morrie In His Own Words and decided it needed to be read first.

Paul Solman wrote in the Introduction.  “The book, in a sense, Morrie’s last will and testament – of how to live passionately and calmly, right to the end.”  The book serves its purpose, because it does just that!

Morris Schwartz was an amazing man, one who chose to live despite the debilitating disease that came upon him at the age of 78. My Aunt Christina battled cancer for 12 years. She had a similar mindset. “Don’t let your illness over take you. When you have a good day, enjoy it!”

I loved Morrie’s aphorisms scattered throughout the book. I plan to type them out. Should I pass the book on to someone else; I’ll have the aphorisms on hand.  Words intended to give people encouragement. Words to consider while one is well, and words to live by even while dying.

There are 44 aphorisms in total. Morrie believed in the aphorisms that he shared, and knew people would need help putting them into practice.   The book is broken down into Part I – Understanding Where You Are Now, and Pat II – Getting To Where You Want to Be.

Two of my favorites aphorisms are found in Chapter 5 – “Accept the past as past, without denying it or discarding it. Reminisce about it, but don’t live in it. Learn from it, but don’t punish yourself about it or continually regret it. Don’t get stuck in it.” And,  Learn to forgive yourself and to forgive others. Ask for forgiveness from others. Forgiveness can soften the heart, drain the bitterness, and dissolve your guilt”. I had to apply these wise words of wisdom in my own life so I know they are true.

Being healthy and well while reading this book reminded me not to take my good health for granted; and to thank God every day for it.

Morris In His Own Words is just that. His own words, I truly enjoyed reading his words of wisdom, and learned a great deal on what it means to truly live, especially while dying.

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