ALS, Morrie Schwartz and Mitch Albom
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a fatal neuromuscular disease
that is characterized by the progressive muscle loss that
results in paralysis. A.L.S. was diagnosed by the French
neurologist, Jean-Martin Charcot in 1869. As of now, there is no
known cure for A.L.S., but Rilutek is a FDA approved drug that
can slow down the progression of A.L.S. Though it is almost always
fatal, there are rare instances where the progression of
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Tuesdays With Morrie" is also published in 34 countries, in 30 languages, and was a bestseller in Japan, Australia, Brazil, and England. Albom's "Tuesdays With Morrie" story has been featured in many national publications, including People Magazine, Life Magazine, TV Guide, and Redbook. Albom has also been featured on several national television programs, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC's Today Show, the CBS Early Show, Larry King Live, the Tom Snyder Show, and the Rosie O'Donnell Show.
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