Dearest Mitch,
I am nearing the end of your memoir, unfortunately. I'm currently at the part when Morrie really starts to be dependent on other people for EVERYTHING, even wiping his butt. The book is wrapping up really well and I think that we are getting to the major point/idea that Morrie teaches. What I feel like is happening is that Morrie keeps repeating what he says about life just in another form. I think it could possibly seem like this because the book goes by really fast, but I feel like I get the same lesson out of every chapter. Obviously, they are very important and helpful ideas, but I wish there was more perspective maybe.
One thing I noticed is that Morrie started pointing out more of his faults towards the end. It makes me fee a little better because Morrie just seems to be quite the perfect human being. He seems like the type of person we all want to be in our lives. Although one thing I dislike about Morrie, even though he is very inspirational, is that he had an interesting background and had so many opportunities in his lifetime. Far more interesting then any of mine, and therefore I think got a lot more out of his experiences than I will get out of mine. It's just sort of hard to relate to him at times because he has lived such a significant, interesting life, whereas I have not. When I am older I may have a better time understanding, but for right now it's just a bit of a stretch to relate to.
Although I have a harder time relating to Morrie in terms of experiences, I can relate to the small experiences such as, regretting something we did and then not having the chance to apologize. Also, there is a lesson being taught through the memoir, obviously, and I am taking advice out of it and have been trying to apply it into my daily life. Such as, appreciating my family and friends I have even more. They are something we take for grated all the time, mostly because we think that they won't leave us, but you never know and you have to appreciate all that they do. Also, I learned that should live my life as though it is on purpose, and don't do anything I will regret in the future. The lessons discussed here are just to name a few, and there are and will be many more. Most importantly, the "last thesis."
sincerely,
Grace
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I read this book in eighth grade and absolutely loved it. It is so inspirational and moving. I agree that it was often difficult to relate to Morrie because he has done so much in his life that I can't even imagine. I wonder how different it is to an adult who reads this book.
Peace
Grace- The name of my book is A Girl Named Zippy by Haven Kimmel if you were still wondering. I like how you compare you life to Morrie's. See you tomorrow!
-Betsy
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