“Lost love is still love. It takes a different form, that's all. You can't see their smile or bring them food or tousle their hair or move them around a dance floor. But when those senses weaken another heightens. Memory. Memory becomes your partner. You nurture it. You hold it. You dance with it.”

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.