Former Brandeis University Sociology Professor Morrie Schwartz, who is the inspiration behind the blockbuster book and Emmy-Award Winning TV movie, "Tuesdays with Morrie", left behind a manuscript that is being posthumously published this week as a new book, "The Wisdom of Morrie" (Blackstone Publishing, April 2023) with his son Rob Schwartz.
WALTHAM, Mass., April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The beloved subject of the one of the most famous memoirs of all-time, "Tuesdays with Morrie" (by Mitch Albom), Morrie Schwartz posthumously releases a new book with his son and book editor Rob Schwartz: "The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully" (Blackstone Publishing, April 18, 2023). As a Number 1 Bestseller in Motivational Self-Help, this new book is a treasure trove of Morrie's timeless life lessons - for all ages.
Deepak Chopra describes "The Wisdom of Morrie" as; "Beautiful…those lucky enough to read this book will be inspired."
Morrie's son Rob Schwartz, who writes the Foreword and Afterword, explains that his father wrote "The Wisdom of Morrie" between 1988-1992 when he was a Brandeis University Sociology Professor before being diagnosed with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease). Rob found the manuscript in his father's desk after he passed, and felt it was very important to publish. The book is filled with empathetic insights, stories, anecdotes and advice told in Morrie's reassuring, calm and timeless voice.
Prior to passing from ALS in November 1995, Ted Koppel interviewed Morrie three times about his life philosophies and challenges on Nightline starting in March 1995. When Koppel first asked his audience, "And why by the end of the night are so many of you going to care about him? (Morrie Schwartz)", and then you see Morrie reply with a smile: "Because I think I have some things to offer the world."
Good Morning America Host George Stephanopoulos asked Rob this week about the new book, "It's a deep dive, but is it fair to summarize his philosophy in two words, 'Stay Human'?" And Rob replies, "Yes,…but you have to explain what that means…It means to keep your connection with humanity, and that fundamentally means to keep your connection with other people,…We all have a shared humanity that is the crucial thing that you need to connect with."
In a new Nightline interview about "The Wisdom of Morrie", Rob explained, "I just hear my father's voice in this book. It's so filled with his love of life, his love of people, and his connection to humanity."
Morrie Schwartz's new book includes sage advice as a social psychologist, teacher, father, and friend. Rob explains that Morrie highlights these top five secrets for living a long and happy life, which include embracing 1. Laughter, 2. Meditation, 3. Spiritual Connections, 4. Finding New Interests and 5. Strengthening Human Relationships.
"The Wisdom of Morrie" asks readers many thought-provoking questions, including "Who am I really? What have I done? What is important and meaningful to me? What difference does it make that I have lived? What does it mean to be truly human, and where am I on that scale?"
As background, "Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson" was written by Morrie's Brandeis University student Mitch Albom, who is an internationally renowned author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and TV broadcaster and philanthropist. After not seeing Morrie for 16 years after graduation, Mitch met with Morrie on 14 Tuesdays in 1995 as part of his professor's final class called, "The Meaning of Life". Morrie was aware that Mitch's book was being written, but did not live to see it's tremendous success when it was first published in 1997. Albom's classic has sold 18+ million copies, and was later turned into an Emmy-Award Winning TV movie in 1999 starring Jack Lemmon as Morrie and Hank Azaria as Mitch.
Morrie's new book, "The Wisdom of Morrie", has already received wide praise and media coverage:
- "In this sage posthumous treatise, Schwartz…explores the art of aging well…Not only those over the hill will want to take a look." – Publisher's Weekly
- "This book will change forever how you see the gift of aging." – Arthur C. Brooks, #1 New York Times bestselling author
- "This remarkable work…offers practical tips and inspiring guidance for living a healthy and vibrant life, no matter your age." – Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of "The Power of Regret"
WHERE TO BUY THE BOOK
"The Wisdom of Morrie" book is now available in Hardback, eBook and Audiobook formats online and in many bookstores.
https://wisdomofmorrie.com
AMAZON
The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully
https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Morrie-Living-Creatively-Joyfully/dp/B0BFJKYDMN
BARNES AND NOBLE
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-wisdom-of-morrie-morrie-schwartz/1142260141
BLACKSTONE PUBLISHING
https://www.blackstonepublishing.com/the-wisdom-of-morrie-ezrc.html#541=2053650
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Liz Kelly, 310-987-7207
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
MORRIE SCHWARTZ, the beloved subject of the classic, multimillion-copy number one bestseller "Tuesdays with Morrie", explores these questions and many more in this profound, poetic, and poignant masterpiece of living and aging joyfully and creatively. Later life can be filled with many challenges, but it can also be one of the most beautiful and rewarding passages in anyone's lifetime. In his new book, "The Wisdom of Morrie" (Author, April 2023), the author draws on his experiences as a social psychologist, teacher, father, friend, and role model to offer us a road map to navigate our futures. He was a professor of Sociology and Social Psychology for 30+ years at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, before retiring at age 70. Morrie wrote on a variety of topics. His groundbreaking 1954 book (with Alfred Stanton), "The Mental Hospital", made him a superstar in psychology and helped him earn a full-time professorship as his first university position. Morrie was dedicated to social justice and valuing human beings.
ROB SCHWARTZ has edited, and is publishing his fathers' book on aging titled "The Wisdom of Morrie" (Blackstone Publishing). He has many years of experience as a journalist, music/film producer, and entrepreneur. Rob has founded a number of companies, both in Japan and the US, and held executive positions in others. He's produced numerous film and music projects with international teams. His areas of expertise include the entertainment industries in Asia, the US, and Europe. His projects often have a special emphasis on music, film, online business development, developing musical artists careers. In addition, he has been reporting for Billboard magazine on Asia since 2007. Rob is one of the producers of Onetopia, a benefit music festival slated for May, 2024. https://Onetopia.com.
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SOURCE Blackstone Publishing
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