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
Detroit mayor not exactly dream job
You get to be in charge, except for the guy who is really in charge. Why would anyone want to be mayor of Detroit? Dave Bing, our current mayor, declined to seek a second term last week. He said no. He said it was the hours.
A Mother's Day wish
She said, "Come, here, baby." And I reached for her. She said, "Open wide!" And I ate. She sang, "Rock a bye ..." And I slept for her. She said, "See? And my crying stopped. *** She said, "Finish eating." And I scowled at her.
Bravo for Jason Collins ... but he's not Jackie Robinson
Ever since NBA player Jason Collins announced he was gay, some people have been hailing him as a new Jackie Robinson. He isn't. Yes, he is brave. But let's be fair. This is the first major difference. Robinson was.
Staying with family -- the whole family
I recently visited my wife's family in Mexico. "You'll stay with us," they said. "Which of you?" "All of us," they said.
Life in the age of terror and danger
Danger. Terror. Danger. Terror. "I cannot go in," she said. "Why not?" "That's for foreigners. "Don't be silly. "Please." Danger. Terror. Danger. Terror. And once, more than 30 years ago, I ran the Boston Marathon.
Honor us ... maybe
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