This book is about a a former student, who is also the author, who learns his old professor, Morrie, has a terminal illness. Mitch, the student, remembers a promise he made to Morrie 16 years ago to keep in touch with him after graduating. Realizing Morrie doesn't have much time left, Mitch decides to go visit him. They are both affected by this and decide to meet on every Tuesday, like they used to over 16 years ago. So every Tuesday Mitch goes to Morrie's house to learn and talk about life lessons and the world they live in.