Mitch Albom
American author
Mitchell David Albom (born May 23, 1958) is an American author, sports journalist, talk show host, and philanthropist. As of 2021, his books are reported to have sold 40 million copies worldwide. Having achieved national recognition as a sports journalist early on in his writing career, Albom turned to writing inspirational stories and themes—a preeminent early one being Tuesdays with Morrie.
Early life
Albom was born on May 23, 1958, in Passaic, New Jersey; he lived in Buffalo, New York for a little while until his family settled in Oaklyn, New Jersey, just outside Philadelphia. He is Jewish. He graduated from Haddon Township High School in 1976.
Albom earned a bachelor's degree in sociology in 1979 from Brandeis University. After forays into music and journalism, he returned to academia to earn graduate master's degrees in journalism (at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism), and business (from Columbia University Graduate School of Business). Albom paid his tuition in part through playing the piano.
Career
As a columnist
While living in New York, Albom developed an interest in journalism.
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