Mitch Albom
Mitch Albom wears many hats, including nationally syndicated writer of two columns he pens for the Detroit Free Press, best-selling author and radio and television personality. His lifestyle column, "Tuesdays with Mitch," and his sports column are syndicated by Tribune Media Services.
Albom is the author of seven books, including the acclaimed "Tuesdays with Morrie," which has become one of the most popular books in recent years. "Tuesdays" spent 70 weeks on The New York Times' best-seller list, was selected for Oprah Winfrey's on-air book club, and was made into an Emmy-winning TV movie. Albom's follow-up, "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" explores the mystery of the afterlife in a touching and heartfelt portrayal.
Albom has written for numerous national and international publications, including The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, GQ, Germany's GEO magazine and MSNBC Online.
Albom is the host of two popular radio programs that reach 38 states on ABC's flagship radio station, WJR-AM in Detroit: "Albom in the Afternoon" and "The Sunday Sports Albom." He is also a panelist on ESPN's "Sports Reporters." He won an Emmy award for his weekly commentaries on issues of the day for WJBK-TV2 in Detroit.
The Associated Press Sports Editors named Albom the No. 1 sports columnist in the nation, the highest honor in the field, 12 times in 13 years. He has received more than 100 writing awards from organizations including the American Society of Newspaper Editors and National Sportswriters and Broadcasters Associations.
An accomplished songwriter and lyricist, Albom was also a nightclub singer, a pianist and an amateur boxer. He has a master's in journalism and an MBA from Columbia University.
Mitch Albom Samples
The Bad Boy of Pseudo-Journalism Exposes Himself
If a house is burned to the ground, you can whine about the firemen or criticize the building material -- but first you blame the guy who started the fire, right?
2010, a Good Year to Die (For Your Heirs' Sake)
The old expression was "What would you do if you had six months to live?" This year, it's "What would you do if you had six months to die?" The clock is ticking on free death in America.
Cleveland, Jilted
Fear not, Cleveland. In hearing "farewell" from the world's most talented basketball player, you join a long but familiar list. You are the odd man out. You are Charlie Brown sighing at the little redheaded girl. And he wandered away.
Cell Phones at Summer Camp? Just Say Click
The Fourth of July always meant summer to me, and summer, when I was very young, meant summer camp.
Sad Stan, Famous Petraeus
Looking back, it is ironic that Pentagon brass thought Gen. Stanley McChrystal needed to make himself more available to the media.
This One's for All the Fathers Who Walk Out
Every year, Father's Day brings a rash of newspaper columns. There are fond memories of playing catch or going fishing with Dad, or tear-jerking accounts of a father who recently passed away. This is not one of those columns.
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