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How “Tuesdays With Morrie” Impacted My Life The book “Tuesdays With Morrie” written by Mitch Albom, changed my life by the way I look at things. Morrie taught me to think positively even in the worst situations. Morrie knew he was going to die sometime soon, he could not move on his own with his ALS disease. Still, knowing his time was about to end, he remained positive and happy. Knowing that you are going to die creates appreciation. Morrie started to appreciate more people, things, and time. More than he had ever appreciated before. Reading the book led me to believe that you do not have to be dying to appreciate the greater things in life. After reading all the pain Morrie went through, I can not imagine living a life so crucial. Morrie

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