27 Questions
What is the name of the book that inspired the Mother's Day essay contest?
For One More Day
What was the limit for the essay contest submissions?
300-word limit
Who will judge the top 10 finalists in the essay contest?
Mitch Albom
What is the name of the production company producing the movie adaptation of 'For One More Day'?
Harpo Productions
What is the prize for the winner of the essay contest?
A 7-Day cruise from Royal Caribbean International
What is a characteristic of Mitch Albom's writing style?
It is personal and relatable
Where did Mitch Albom's mother stand up for him, as shared in his personal story?
At a library
What was the inspiration behind Mitch Albom's book 'Tuesdays with Morrie'?
A chance encounter with a former college professor who was dying from ALS
What was Morrie Schwartz's profession when Mitch Albom was in college?
A sociology professor
What was the theme of Morrie's teaching style in college?
Dynamic, interesting, and quirky
What was the title of Mitch Albom's first non-sports book?
Tuesdays with Morrie
What was the disease that Morrie Schwartz was suffering from?
Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)
Why did Mitch Albom reconnect with Morrie Schwartz?
To tell him about the impact he had on his life before it was too late
What was the name of the TV show where Mitch Albom saw Morrie Schwartz being interviewed?
Nightline
What was Morrie's teaching style known for, apart from being dynamic and interesting?
Going off topic during classes
What was the quote mentioned in the text?
Love each other or perish
What was Mitch Albom's original career?
A sports journalist
What inspired Mitch Albom to write a book?
A wave of sadness about his mother's mortality
Where did Mitch Albom grow up?
South Jersey
What is a major theme in Mitch Albom's book 'For One More Day'?
Forgiveness
What type of books did Mitch Albom initially write?
Non-fiction sports books
What is the structure of Mitch Albom's book 'For One More Day'?
Flashbacks and current times
What is a common thread in Mitch Albom's writing style?
Drawing from personal experiences
How many non-fiction sports books did Mitch Albom write?
6
What is the significance of Pepperville Beach in Mitch Albom's novel?
It's a real beach near Haddonfield
What is the tone of Mitch Albom's writing in 'For One More Day'?
Sad and introspective
What is the main theme of Mitch Albom's writing?
Forgiveness
Study Notes
• Mother's Day essay contest "Time's Mom Stood Up for Me" launched, where people can share stories of how their mothers stood up for them. • The contest is inspired by Mitch Albom's book "For One More Day", which tells the story of a man who gets to spend one last day with his deceased mother. • In the book, the character keeps a list of "times my mother stood up for me" and "times I didn't stand up for my mother". • Mitch Albom shares a true story from his own life, where his mother stood up for him at a library when he was a kid, demonstrating her love of reading and importance of not limiting children's access to books. • The essay contest asks people to write about a moment when their mother stood up for them, with a 300-word limit. • The submissions will be judged by the readers of gather.com, and the top 10 finalists will be judged by Mitch Albom. • The winner will appear live on The Early Show with their mother and win a 7-Day cruise from Royal Caribbean International. • Mitch Albom's book "For One More Day" is being made into a movie, produced by Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions. • Mitch Albom's writing is known for being personal and relatable, allowing readers to see themselves in his stories.
Celebrate Mother's Day by sharing a heartwarming story of how your mother stood up for you. Inspired by Mitch Albom's book 'For One More Day', this essay contest is a chance to express your gratitude and appreciation for your mother's love and support. Win a 7-day cruise and appear on The Early Show with your mother!
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