“.. I thought about him now and then, the things he had taught me about 'being human' and 'relating to others;, but it was always in the distance, as if from another life.. .. The people who might have told me were long forgotten, their phone numbers buried in some packed-away box in the attic.”

American author, sports journalist, talk show host, and philanthropist

Mitch Albom is an American author, sports journalist, talk show host, and philanthropist. He first drew national attention through sports journalism, before becoming widely known for his books and inspirational storytelling. His best-known early work is Tuesdays with Morrie, which helped establish the themes he often returns to in his writing. By 2021, his books were reported to have sold 40 million copies worldwide.