‘Morrie’ Writer Mitch Albom On Second Chances

Tonya Mosley interviews Mitch Albom on Fresh Air, focusing on his new novel, Twice, which explores the complexities of second chances and the limits of changing the past, particularly concerning love and mortality. Albom discusses the inspirations behind his book, including his personal experiences with loss and the lessons he learned from Morrie Schwartz. The conversation covers Albom's career transition from sports writing to writing about deeper human experiences, his philanthropic work in Haiti, and his reflections on aging and legacy. They also discuss the criticism of his emotionally driven writing style, and the profound impact of his work, particularly Tuesdays With Morrie, on readers.