Tues w/ Morrie - Any last comments?

February is almost gone... and so is our "Tuesdays with Morrie" blog. I think this is a book that will need to be read every few years. We know Morrie and his aphorisms, but we need to be reminded from time to time. Thanks for adding to my blog.

Look for NEW titles and NEW blogs in March!

Chris

In the time of the butterflies--unknown heroines

I read this book several years ago and found it very moving. I understand that the Mirabal sisters are revered in Latin America but I had never heard of them until I read this book--always good to have my horizons expanded.

Did you know Julia Alvarez lived in C-U for a while several years ago?

Linda

Tues w/ Morrie - Lessons on living

Hello!
I just watched "Morrie Schwartz Lessons on Living" (DVD 616.83 Morrie) which features Morrie with Ted Koppel. There are excerpts from the "Nightline" interviews plus bonus materials. After reading the book and then hearing the same words, it feels like Morrie is an old friend. I recommend it.
Chris

Tues w/ Morrie - Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live

Hello,
Is it true? Is it absolutely necessary to know how to die in order to live fully? I have to agree with Morrie's theory on the tension of opposites. Life needs comparisons....maybe that's why I like living in the Midwest - lots of opposites in the weather!
Chris

The Pact - Education and Obstacles

One thing that impressed me about this book was how quickly I was drawn into the story - into the lives of the 3 boys. The writing seemed very human, I genuinely cared about the boys and what was going on in their lives. This was one non-fiction book that I couldn't put down.

Judi

Tues w/ Morrie - Hello

Hello "Tuesdays with Morrie" readers! I'm Chris, and I will be leading this February "Heroes Books" discussion.

I read "Tuesdays with Morrie" ten years ago and enjoyed it more this reading with 10 more years of life experience to my credit. Why did you choose this book to read?

Talk to me!
Chris

"In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

Hello, everyone. Welcome to the online book discussion for Julia Alvarez's "In the Time of the Butterflies." First question to get things started is, what is your reaction to the book?