Morrie

The subject of Mitch Ablom's best selling book, TUESDAY'S WITH MORRIE, and three Ted Koppel interviews on Nightline, Morrie Schwartz became an inspiration to millions because of his willingness to talk openly about the intimate aspects of facing imminent death. In 1994, at the age of 77, Morrie learned he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease: incurable, diabling, fatal. People with degenerative or terminal illnesses often withdraw from others. Morrie, however, chose to live as fully as possible in the time he had left. Among his final acts, was finishing this book - an unforgettable guide to caring for the mind and spirit when the body grows frail.