Mitch Albom

Mitch Albom is a bestselling author known for his novel Tuesdays with Morrie, which was on the New York Times bestseller's list for 205 weeks.

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Profession :

Novelist

Birthday :

May 23, 1958

Age :

66

Born on May 23, 1958, Mitch Albom is an American author, journalist, and musician who initially gained national recognition for his sports writing before transitioning to inspirational stories. His most renowned work, “Tuesdays with Morrie,” is a memoir about his visits with his former professor, Morrie Schwartz, who was suffering from ALS. This book spent 205 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, making it one of the best-selling memoirs of all time.

Albom has also authored several other popular books, such as “The Five People You Meet in Heaven,” a novel about a man named Eddie who encounters five individuals in heaven who significantly impacted his life, and “For One More Day,” which remained on the New York Times bestseller list for nine months.

Having sold over 40 million copies worldwide and translated into 42 languages, Albom’s books have achieved immense success. In addition to his literary accomplishments, he has also been involved in television, radio, and is a respected songwriter and lyricist.