Students of Semester 6 in the Department of English Language at the University of Human Development gathered to discuss the 1997 book Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, A Young Man and Life's Greatest Lesson as part of a class activity on 6th March 2024. The general theme of the book is about the hardships that the main character Morrie Schwartz goes through and the anecdotes that he offers to surpass the emotional and physical obstacles that one might be confronted with at any moment in their lives.

Lecturer Araz Ahmed Muhammed talked about some key themes of the book such as universal truths, priorities, inevitability of suffering, purposefulness and responsibility, and cultural, religious, and societal challenges. Students then took turns to express their views about the book.

Kashma Awat presented some insights about Mitch Albom as an internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster and musician.

Parwa Ahmed focused on some major maxims in the book such as: live for today like you’re dying tomorrow, work for tomorrow like you’re living forever; once you learn how to die you will learn how to live; don't cling to things because everything is impermanent. She also discussed the importance of spiritual security and family relations.

Sherin Ahmed, another student, concentrated on the idea of love as the only rational act, learning to forgive yourself and others and the significance of perceiving life as a series of missteps and challenges.

The audience enriched the event with questions and comments.