"A wonderful book, a story of the heart told by a writer with soul."--Los Angeles Times

"An extraordinary contribution to the literature of death."--Boston Globe

"One of those books that kind of sneaked up and grabbed people's hearts over time."--Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"An elegantly simple story about a writer getting a second chance to discover life through the death of a friend."--Tampa Tribune

"As sweet and nourishing as fresh summer corn ... the book begs to be read aloud."--USA Today

"This is a sweet book of a man's love for his mentor. It has a stubborn honesty that nourishes the living." --Robert Bly, author of Iron John

"A deeply moving account of courage and wisdom, shared by an inveterate mentor looking into the multitextured face of his own death. There is much to be learned by sitting in on this final class." --Jon Kabat-Zinn, coauthor of Everyday Blessings and Wherever You Go, There You Are

"All of the saints and Buddhas have taught us that wisdom and compassion are one. Now along comes Morrie, who makes it perfectly plain. His living and dying show us the way. --Joanna Bull, Founder and Executive Director of Gilda's Club