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
A graybeard at last -- minus the beard
I came. This was after five weeks of trying to grow a beard. If my beard were clothing, it'd be jeans with the holes cut out. This, by the way, is why I never try a beard when I have to see -- or be seen by -- other people.
Reverence: R.I.P.
You might call this a requiem for reverence.
The Great Contrarian
Does Ron Paul matter? The Texas congressman doesn't have a chance of winning the GOP presidential nomination. Yet Paul seems to be enjoying a certain momentum. In New Hampshire, Paul continued to improve.
Looking for Mr. Right
Dear Rick, Congratulations on your recent success in Iowa. Your "true conservative" message sure seems to have struck a cord with the caucus-goers. Keep up the good work! Barack. P.S. Love the sweater vests.
Our challenge for 2012: Get Americans working
2011 will be remembered as the year Americans woke up to the harm that growing disparities in wealth and income have done to our society and our economy.
End of the line for the Maricopa martinet?
In the end, it may be children that finally rid Arizona of the bullying tactics of Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Many regard the longtime sheriff of Maricopa County as a disgrace to the badge he wears.
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