Mitch Albom's book "Tuesdays with Morrie" explores the profound lessons learned from Morrie Schwartz, a former professor facing terminal illness. Throughout their conversations, Morrie emphasizes the importance of living a meaningful life, even when faced with death. He encourages Albom to embrace life's challenges and to find purpose beyond the fear of dying.

Morrie's determination to demonstrate that being close to death does not equate to being worthless is a central theme in the book. He shares wisdom about love, forgiveness, and the significance of human connections, showing that even in the face of mortality, one can inspire and impart valuable insights, proving that life has value until the very end.