The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully Hardcover – April 18, 2023
by Morrie Schwartz (Author), Rob Schwartz (Editor)
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"Beautiful…Those lucky enough to read this book will be inspired." --Deepak Chopra
From the eponymous subject of the beloved classic Tuesdays with Morrie comes an insightful, poignant masterpiece on staying vibrant and connected for life.
Who am I really? What have I done? What is important and meaningful to me? What difference does it make that I have lived? What does it mean to be truly human, and where am I on that scale?
Morrie Schwartz, the beloved subject of the classic, multimillion-copy number one bestseller Tuesdays with Morrie, explores these questions and many more in this profound, poetic, and poignant masterpiece of living and aging joyfully and creatively. Later life can be filled with many challenges, but it can also be one of the most beautiful and rewarding passages in anyone's lifetime. Morrie draws on his experiences as a social psychologist, teacher, father, friend, and sage to offer us a road map to navigate our futures.
A great companion to Tuesdays with Morrie or the perfect introduction to Morrie's thoughtful philosophies, The Wisdom of Morrie is filled with empathic insights, stories, anecdotes, and advice, told in Morrie's reassuring, calm, and timeless voice. Let The Wisdom of Morrie be your guide in exploring deep questions of how to live and how to love.
Print length
350 pages
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"The Wisdom traditions of the world all agree that our life is short and passes by like a dream. Unfortunately, most people are neither surprised nor grateful for their existence. This is a beautiful book that shows that every moment of existence is precious and adversity is part of our life's journey. Those lucky enough to read this book will be inspired to higher consciousness in the midst of aging, infirmity, and the final chapters of life." --Deepak Chopra
“Morrie would have loved this: after the phenomenal success of Tuesdays with Morrie, the movie, the theatrical productions; more than twenty-seven years after his final conversations with Mitch Albom and with me, he gets to engage and inspire all over again. This lovely “second act” of Morrie’s was written more than thirty years ago and has been revived by his son, Rob, who added some words of wisdom of his own. Didn’t you ever wonder what else Morrie had to say? Well, here it is.” --Ted Koppel
“Getting older can mean getting better―but only if we abide by The Wisdom of Morrie. This remarkable work―plucked from a drawer by his son!―offers practical tips and inspiring guidance for living a healthy and vibrant life, no matter your age.” --Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret“Many wish that there were a guide to aging well in the mold of Tuesdays with Morrie, the classic based on the wisdom of the late Morrie Schwartz. His son Rob has made it so. Schwarz has masterfully given us The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully. This book will change forever how you see the gift of aging.” --Arthur C. Brooks, professor, Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, and #1 New York Times bestselling author
“In this sage posthumous treatise, Schwartz…explores the art of aging well…Not only those over the hill will want to take a look.” --Publishers Weekly
“In both deeply personal and teacherly ways, Morrie describes the loss and challenges we may face as we age and guides us toward a place of acceptance and hope. His strongest goal in aging was to become the best person he could be, and he encourages us to do the same. This book shines with an honesty and realness that will leave readers grateful for their visits with Morrie.” --Rivvy Neshama, award-winning author of Recipes for a Sacred Life
“Sociology professor and therapist Morrie Schwartz’s area of expertise was mental health, especially mental health as related to aging. Unlike Mitch Albom’s popular Tuesdays with Morrie, with its focus on the personal values of his subject (yes, this is that Morrie), Schwartz’s own writing’s focus is how people of any age, but especially in the last decades of life, can find meaning and joy despite decline, loss, and the prospect of death.” --Susan Schafer, the Book Shoppe, Inc., Boone, Iowa“The Wisdom of Morrie is an absolute must-read for anyone that has reached (or is planning to reach) ‘old’ age. I only made it a few pages in before I found myself, with pen in hand, underlying passages and making notes. This is not just a book, it is an exercise that should be taken by anyone who is wondering what their golden years might look like. Do yourself a favor and purchase a nice journal when you buy this book―you will be filling it in no time.” --Mary O’Malley, Skylark Bookshop, Columbia, Missouri
About the Author
MORRIE SCHWARTZ became an internationally renowned figure posthumously after Mitch Albom's Tuesdays with Morrie stayed number one on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list for five years. Before that he was a beloved professor of sociology at Brandeis University and cherished therapist at Greenhouse in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Morrie wrote on a wide variety of topics. He dedicated his life to helping people understand their relationships to society, other people, and themselves. His groundbreaking 1954 book (with Alfred Stanton) The Mental Hospital made him a superstar in the field of sociology, earning Morrie a full professorship as his first university position. Morrie was dedicated to social justice and valuing every human being.
Rob Schwartz is a writer, producer, and entrepreneur. His work has appeared in Time, Newsweek, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Interview and Melody Maker, among others. He was a script editor at NHK World TV for fourteen years and has been an Asia Correspondent for Billboard magazine since 2008. In 2005 he founded the electro-rock crossover label Dynastic Records in Japan. Rob produces feature films, including Putty Hill (2010) and Bernard and Huey (2017); actively invests in tech-based startups; and is currently a partner in the virtual concert-creation platform Moshpit (www.Moshpit.Live).
Product details
ASIN : B0BFJKYDMN
Publisher : Blackstone Publishing; Unabridged edition (April 18, 2023)
Language : English
Hardcover : 350 pages
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Top reviews from the United States
Sharon M
4.0 out of 5 stars More thoughtful words from Tuesdays with Morrie subject on aging well
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2023
Many thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for gifting me an audio ARC of this inspiring book by Morrie Schwartz and Rob Schwartz, narrated by Steven Weber - 4 stars!
Morrie, the subject of the wonderful book Tuesdays with Morrie, wrote this book before his death and his son found the manuscript. This book explores how to live and age better. It gives ways to rethink aging and how we can find joy in each day, even while facing challenges. Besides just voice platitudes, it gives concrete suggestions on how to find purpose in each day and how to deal with grief and loss.
A great companion piece to Tuesdays with Morrie, and the narration by actor Steven Weber was wonderful!
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Big D Reads
5.0 out of 5 stars Do You Like Tuesdays With Morrie??? Then You'll LOVE The Wisdom Of Morrie!
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2023
This book was such a joy to read! A true gift! My favorite part has to be the discussion of the difference between loneliness (we all know what loneliness is after the pandemic) and solitude.
Solitude is something we look for. We meditate while in solitude. While loneliness is what it is, and it's not always that great!
Morrie wrote this book between 1988-'92, so there's nothing in here about ALS. This is written from the POV of an older man who thinks he's got many, many years remaining. And it's not just for the aged. I'm differently abled with cerebral palsy, and I found the book immensely and immeasurably helpful!
