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Tuesdays with Morrie

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Overview & Summary

Sportswriter Mitch Albom reconnects with his beloved college professor, Morrie Schwartz, after learning Morrie is dying of ALS, and begins visiting him every Tuesday to talk about the meaning of life, love, work, and death. Mitch Albom's memoir distills Morrie's final lessons into one of the best-selling memoirs of its era, prized for its plainspoken wisdom about how to live well in the face of mortality.

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  • 📱Kindle
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Who This Book Is For

Recommended for High school students (Grades 9–12) working on English Literature and Philosophy. Fits students building reading confidence, vocabulary, and strong comprehension.

Grade LevelUpper (9-12)
Lexile ComplexityHigh School & Up (1100L+)

Why CE Recommends This Book

Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.

Academic & Admissions Takeaways
Grade & Readiness: Aligned for Upper (9-12).
Lexile Complexity: Targeted for High School & Up (1100L+).
Subject Alignment: Builds vocabulary, reading stamina, and analytical skills for English Literature, Philosophy.
Reading Goal: Lexile growth, classroom discussion readiness & essay depth.