I put off reading this book for various reasons, one of which involves me not liking to read about real death. (Stories about fictional characters dying? No problem.) I eventually had to read this for class & now I can see what all of the fuss is about. 
 Albom has a very easy writing style that's easy to get into & highly approachable, which is wonderful considering that the subject matter can easily push people away. There's just enough information about Morrie & Albom's pasts (together & separate) to draw us into the book & make this more than just "a tale about other people". I found myself really getting attached to Morrie & as a result, the end of the book did make me teary eyed. 
 This really is a wonderful book & something I'd recommend reading at any time, not just because a professor says that you should. I'm a bit sorry that it's taken me this long to read it. It's an incredibly fast read but one that'll stay with you for a while afterwards.