Tuesdays With Morrie - Summary

Mitch is disappointed man for failing his carrier as musician. So, he becomes well paid journalist for a newspaper. His uncle dies of pancreatic cancer. On this occasion, Mitch sees his professor’s interview on television and becomes shocked because he has seen his professor after long time. He reunions with professor Morrie and admits his frustration about his life. They decide to meet every Tuesday to talk about “The Meaning of Life”. This lesson will be taught by Morrie. In their early meetings Mitch realizes that his professor suffers by ALS disease (Motor Neuron Death). Every week Mitch brings Morrie food to eat. Morrie’s death is happening in a slow manner. Day by day he becomes weak but not in his attitude.

          In the meantime Morrie’s childhood days are portrayed. Morrie did several jobs from childhood and was helping his family financially. Mitch recalls his college days that how his professor was active in those days. Mitch records their conversations with Morrie so that he may complete notes to write a book ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’. Morrie continually tells Mitch that he wants to share his stories with the world; the book will allow him to do that.

         

          Mitch tells to Morrie that his brother is living alone who is suffered by pancreatic cancer (like his uncle). His brother Peter refused to reconcile with him and family. After many phone calls and letters Morrie receives a reply from his brother, “I am fine”. That’s all the response from his brother. He tells Morrie that he missed his brother so much. Morrie prophecies that he will be reconcile with his brother. Morrie’s life comes to an end. After Morrie’s death, Mitch recalls his promise to continue his conversation even after his death so the silent communication between them is happening. This silent communication becomes more natural than he had ever expected.