Morrie Schwartz was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a severe and debilitating condition that affects the nervous system. The illness is particularly harsh as it progressively robs individuals of their physical abilities, and at the time of his diagnosis, there was no cure available. This reality made Morrie’s perspective on life all the more poignant, as he faced his impending decline with grace and...