
Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson
by Mitch Albom
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
Journalist Mitch Albom reconnects with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, who is dying of ALS, for a final series of weekly lessons on how to live and die well.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe book contains no sexual content or romance beyond brief mentions of marriage.
There is no physical violence in the book.
A few mild profanities and coarse words appear in the context of Morrie's blunt honesty.
There are no significant instances of mocking or misusing God's name.
Social drinking is mentioned occasionally but is not a focus of the narrative.
While the book discusses terminal illness and death, it does not feature self-harm or suicide.
The physical decline and respiratory struggle of ALS may be unsettling for some readers.
There is no occult or magical content in this memoir.
There are no LGBTQ+ themes or characters discussed in the book.
Morrie promotes a humanistic, 'build your own culture' philosophy and secular spiritualism.
The book is not hostile toward Christianity, though it treats all religions as equally valid.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMorrie demonstrates significant courage and dignity while facing a terminal, debilitating illness.
Morrie identifies as a 'religious mutt,' blending Judaism, Buddhism, and general spirituality.
The book powerfully emphasizes self-giving love, compassion, and the importance of human relationships.
A major theme is the necessity of forgiving oneself and others before death.
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