25. Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

If your heart breaks at death, grief or the pain of losing someone dear, don't read this book. It's absolutely wrenching. It's based on the true recount of the author's experience visiting a college professor who is dying of ALS or motor neurone disease. Morrie, his professor, was always full of wisdom but the way he deal with his deteriorating health and gradual journey into paralysis and death is beautifully detailed through the visits that the narrator makes every Tuesday. The clever part of this writing is that the author does not delve into the maudlin or the sentimental. I really liked this, but I cried my eyes out, so I probably won't read it again. And this is from a woman who hates hates hates "teacher books".