Fates are connected in ways we don't understand.
—Mitch Albom in The Time Keeper
We all yearn for what we have lost. But sometimes, we forget what we have.
—Mitch Albom in The Time Keeper
Mitchell David Albom (born May 23, 1958) is an American author, sports journalist, talk show host and philanthropist. As of 2021, his books are reported to have sold 40 million books worldwide. Having achieved national recognition as a sports journalist early on in his writing career, Albom turned to writing inspirational stories and themes—a preeminent early one being Tuesdays with Morrie.