Fresh Air ‘Morrie’ Writer Mitch Albom On Second Chances
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Dec 24, 2025 
Mitch Albom, a bestselling author and journalist known for his profound reflections on life and death, delves into the themes of his new novel, 'Twice.' He explores the complexities of second chances through the lens of a man who can relive moments in life, but with significant costs. Albom shares insights from his past, including his transformative connections with his mentor, Morrie Schwartz. He argues that while second chances can teach, they can also hinder growth. His work in Haiti and the emotional stories behind it reflect his commitment to making a lasting impact.
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Second Chances Create New Problems
- Getting one meaningful second chance may reveal new complications rather than solve regrets.
- Mitch Albom explores how redo power exposes limits and unforeseen consequences in Twice.
Love And Death As Inviolable Rules
- Albom sets fixed limits: you cannot change mortality or recreate lost love.
- He argues love is sustained by continuous days, not a single ignition you can restart.
Mistakes Shape Who We Become
- Repeated do-overs would prevent learning and growth.
- Albom values the lessons and consequences that shape identity more than hypothetical perfection.
