"Tuesdays with Morrie"

No, you are not dreaming. It is indeed another post from me. Hooray!

Anyway, let me move on with the topic of today, which happens to be a book called Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. This is one of the best books I've ever read. It successfully conveys the importance of living a good life and being a well-rounded person. Here is a short summary:

A college student named Mitchell Albom (Mitch) has a brilliant professor, Morrie Schwartz, who he grows to love very much. Once college is over, he promises Morrie that he will keep in touch, but he doesn't-until 16 years have passed. Mitch finally visits Morrie to discover that he is severely ill and that he is going to die in a few months. Devastated, Mitch decides to visit Morrie every Tuesday, hence the name, and have conversations with him, just like he used to in college. As a result, he learns many valuable lessons from Morrie, an old man at the verge of death.

This is yet another book with many inspiring quotes in it. Here are two of them:

"So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. This is because they're chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning."
-Morrie Schwartz

"In the beginning of life, when we were infants, we need others to survive, right? And at the end of life, when you get like me, you need others to survive, right? But here's the secret: in between, we need others as well." -Morrie Schwartz

Aren't those just awesome? Oh, I should mention that this book is a memoir, so it is based on a true story, which just makes it all the more incredible.

CAUTION: Abrupt ending ahead!

That's all I've got planned for today. Until next time...

"Can't Get There From Here"

Fellow Readers,

I know it has been an extremely long time since I have updated my blog. I was pretty busy, but I am aware that is not a good enough excuse. I apologize. Anyway, I am back now and hopefully won't slack off this time.

I recently read a book called Can't Get There From Here by Todd Strasser. It focuses on a group of street children and how they cope with the harsh conditions of the outside world. I think this novel is inspiring more than anything. It reaches straight out to the heart and reveals how difficult life is on the ruthless streets. Here is one of the many fantastic quotes in the book:

"Maggot always said living on the street was a choice. But it wasn't. It was when you ran out of choices." -Maybe (the main character)

The words speak for themselves-no explanation needed. In conclusion, it was a touching book and I recommend others to read it.

Well, that's all I've got for today. Until next time...