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Author: Morrie Schwartz
Publisher: Delta
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
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Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 5 x 0.5

ISBN: 0385318790
Dewey Decimal Number: 301
EAN: 9780385318792
ASIN: 0385318790

Publication Date: January 1, 2000
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Amazon.com Review
Preceding the phenomenal success of Mitch Albom's ITuesdays with Morrie/I, in which Albom discusses his weekly visits with his mentor, Morrie, as Morrie faces death from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Morrie Schwartz published his own book, ILetting Go: Morrie's Reflections of Living While Dying/I. p Schwartz intended his words to be read by people dying of terminal illnesses with passages titled ,"Living with Physical Limitations," "Grieving for Your Losses," and "Reviewing the Past." Yet, just as in the case in ITuesdays with Morrie/I, this collection of plainspoken reflections transcends the "death and dying" category and is more aptly shelved in one's inspiration and spirituality collection. p For example, Schwartz's simple thoughts on courage could speak to any seeker of enlightenment. blockquote "Dealing bravely with physical pain or accidents takes one kind of courage," he writes. "Facing life as it is and accepting it requires another....I have found courage through seeking thoughtfulness, openheartedness, detachment, and other responses that make up a composed life and a calm response to illness....I hope that I can continue in this way to the end so that I die with inner peace. /blockquote As it was, on November 4, 1995, Morrie Schwartz died just as he hoped he would. p In 1999, Walker Company decided to reissue iLetting Go/i under a new title, iMorrie: in His Own Words/I I--Gail Hudson/I

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i"Learn how to live and you'll know how to die; learn how to die, and you'll know how to live."/ibrbrIn these remarkable pages are the profound, life-affirming words of Morrie Schwartz as he faced his own imminent death. brbrIn 1994, at the age of seventy-seven, Schwartz learned he had ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Undaunted, the former professor embraced his illness, choosing to live passionately and calmly until the end. He also embarked on his greatest teaching adventure: sharing his evolving knowledge of living while dying.brbrWith warmth, wisdom, and humor, Morrie reveals how to:br-- live fully in the momentbr-- tap into the powers of the mind to transcend physical limitationsbr-- grieve for your lossesbr-- reach out to family and friendsbr-- develop an inner space for meditation and spiritual connection. brbrIt's never too late to become the kind of person you'd like to be. Morrie shows the way in his magnificent legacy of love, forgiveness, transcendence, and redemption, a guide to living fully to the end of your days.brbrMorrie's willingness to talk about his illness made him an inspiration. In 1995 iNightline/i ran three interviews in which Ted Koppel spoke to Morrie about life, death and the disease that was afflicting his body. brbrIn iMorrie: In His Own Words,/i Morrie combined inspiring lessons with practical advice to help those who have chronic or terminal sickness and to help those close to them maintain healthy emotions and loving relationships. As life-affirming as it is life-releasing, iMorrie: In His Own Words/i will have a profound effect on generations of readers.

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4 out of 5 stars

Morrie's prospective on living and dying along with other life experience! June 28, 2008
The book is a companion read of "Tuesdays with Morrie." Although both books cover similar material, the difference is the originality of the material. Morrie explains his prospective living and dying in addition to his other life experiences. The reader will get insight on such topics as "handling frustration" and "reaching acceptance" to "relating to others" and "being kind to yourself" or understand Morrie's view regarding "It's not too late to develop new friendships or reconnect with people." Or "It's not to late to...ask yourself if you really are the person you want to be, and if not, who you do want to be."

3 out of 5 stars

Lessons for the dying March 12, 2008
After reading the wonderful 'Tuesdays with Morrie' I was craving for more wise lessons from Morrie Schwartz. Eventually I came across this little booklet written by the man himself. It's filled with the same inspiring wisdom and lessons you'll also find in 'Tuesdays', but there's one big difference. In 'Tuesdays' Morrie was teaching his old student Mitch how to live a better life. As such that book is enormously relevant to everybody who reads it. In 'Morrie in his own words' the focus is more towards helping the dying and terminally ill deal with their situation, settle some important relational 'unfinished business' and reach acceptance and closure. About 75% percent of the book seems to be aimed at this specific group of people. br /br /It still includes valuable lessons and especially Morrie's interpretations of Buddhist concepts appeals to me, but for most people this book will be less relevant than 'Tuesdays'. Having said that, Morrie remains a remarkable man and among his inspring lessons is one about accepting that we'll eventually all die, so we better learn to accept it and make the best of the days that are given to us. So, even the lessons in dying in this booklet will become relevant sooner or later. As such it certainly doesn't hurt to have this little booklet in your collection for when the time comes ...

5 out of 5 stars

Morrie: In His Own Words. September 11, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I wish I had read this book when my husband was dying of ALS. It should be a must for everyone who'd been given a Medical Death Sentance and their family who have to stand by helplessly while their loved one diminishes and then dies before their eyes. It's compelling and would at least ease the sorrow that becomes part of their life.

5 out of 5 stars

More for the Dying August 8, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This book makes you realize that Morrie was such an amazing person. It makes you wish you had known him. But it is also more a book for a person who knows he is dying. Or for someone who loves someone who is dying, you could read it together. It offers positive thinking for a person who has already accepted his imminent death.

4 out of 5 stars

Morrie: In His Own Words April 11, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

The shipping to Guam was VERY FAST although it was only USPS priority mail. If you are a Mitch Albom fan, this book is literally in Morrie's own words. So the style is not quite the same. If you just want a little more in depth of him (Morrie), this is must. My 17 yr old has to do a project quarterly and read all of Albom's books, and this is the last one.

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