Mitch Albom Quote

How do people choose their final words? Do they realize theirgravity? Are they fated to be wise?By his 83rd birthday, Eddie had lost nearly everyone he'd caredabout. Some had died young, and some had been given a chance to growold before a disease or an accident took them away. At their funerals,Eddie listened as mourners recalled their final conversations. It's as ifhe knew he was going to die. . . . some would say.Eddie never believed that. As far as he could tell, when your timecame, it came, and that was that. You might say something smart onyour way out, but you might just as easily say something stupid.For the record, Eddie's final words would be Get back!

Mitch Albom

How do people choose their final words? Do they realize theirgravity? Are they fated to be wise?By his 83rd birthday, Eddie had lost nearly everyone he'd caredabout. Some had died young, and some had been given a chance to growold before a disease or an accident took them away. At their funerals,Eddie listened as mourners recalled their final conversations. It's as ifhe knew he was going to die. . . . some would say.Eddie never believed that. As far as he could tell, when your timecame, it came, and that was that. You might say something smart onyour way out, but you might just as easily say something stupid.For the record, Eddie's final words would be Get back!

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About Mitch Albom

Mitchell David Albom (born May 23, 1958) is an American author, sports journalist, talk show host and philanthropist. As of 2021, his books are reported to have sold 40 million books worldwide. Having achieved national recognition as a sports journalist early on in his writing career, Albom turned to writing inspirational stories and themes—a preeminent early one being Tuesdays with Morrie.