Catch the Fever !

I am really liking the book so far! Probably because it's written going from one random idea to another which I am constantly doing. I've always had the habit of back tracking trying to remember how I got to thinking about that subject. I'm just excited to see what happens in New York & what crazy things Holden gets into. Although, I have to admit, it started off a little slow. Just because he was only at school & nothing super interesting was happening.

In all three, they cover the basis of Morrie's disease. They talk about the effects and also his outlook on life once he knows that he's dying. In all three they also make it a big part to show his sunny disposition. He only gives himself a couple of minutes each morning to mourn, then he's on with the rest of his day in a good mood.
I liked watching the movie and the interview. Not only does it give you an image to picture when your reading, but it shows different points of the story. The book from Mitch Albom's eyes. The movies from his eyes as well, but also through directors and the way actors portreyed it. The interview shows you when he's being put on the spot. Out of his 'natural environment' and being asked quesions that he has to answer in front of millions of people.
I don't really like watching movies because I feel it ruins the book. More often than not, the movie leaves out parts or makes scenes different that what I pictured. Also, I like making my own picture and creating what I think everything and everyone should look like. After I see a movie, that image is drilled into my head so it takes away from my imagination. :)

Interview with Morrie Schwartz:

To start off, he is an adorable old man & I want to adopt him as my grandpa. I liked having a face to put with the character. In the book you know he's open about dying & his death. In the beginning of the interview he's open with showing people the affects of Lou Gehrig's & that while he still can, he's doing all that he can do. Once he loses the ability to move his arms, chew/swallow food & talk, he won't be able to do anything.
When Morrie made a list of things the film crew could do for him, none of it was material items. He wanted them to call him, spend time with him, take him to the movies. He just wanted human companionship. Instead of pulling himself away from the world & taking pity on himself, he finds himself calling more people & being happy & optimistic about the rest of his life.