“I took my orders, too. But if i couldn't keep you alive, I thought I could at least keep you together. In the middle of a big war, you go looking for a small idea to believe in. When you find one, you hold it the way a soldier holds his crucifix when he's praying in a foxhole.”

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.