Mother's Day Essay Contest: Share Your Story
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What is the name of the book that inspired the Mother's Day essay contest?

  • For One More Day (correct)
  • The Alchemist
  • To Kill a Mockingbird
  • The Giving Tree

    • What was the limit for the essay contest submissions?

  • 300-word limit (correct)
  • 500-word limit
  • 200-word limit
  • 400-word limit

    • Who will judge the top 10 finalists in the essay contest?

  • The authors of gather.com
  • Mitch Albom (correct)
  • Oprah Winfrey
  • The readers of gather.com

    • What is the name of the production company producing the movie adaptation of 'For One More Day'?

    <p>Harpo Productions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prize for the winner of the essay contest?

    <p>A 7-Day cruise from Royal Caribbean International</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Mitch Albom's writing style?

    <p>It is personal and relatable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Mitch Albom's mother stand up for him, as shared in his personal story?

    <p>At a library</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the inspiration behind Mitch Albom's book 'Tuesdays with Morrie'?

    <p>A chance encounter with a former college professor who was dying from ALS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Morrie Schwartz's profession when Mitch Albom was in college?

    <p>A sociology professor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the theme of Morrie's teaching style in college?

    <p>Dynamic, interesting, and quirky</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the title of Mitch Albom's first non-sports book?

    <p>Tuesdays with Morrie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the disease that Morrie Schwartz was suffering from?

    <p>Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Mitch Albom reconnect with Morrie Schwartz?

    <p>To tell him about the impact he had on his life before it was too late</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the TV show where Mitch Albom saw Morrie Schwartz being interviewed?

    <p>Nightline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Morrie's teaching style known for, apart from being dynamic and interesting?

    <p>Going off topic during classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the quote mentioned in the text?

    <p>Love each other or perish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mitch Albom's original career?

    <p>A sports journalist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspired Mitch Albom to write a book?

    <p>A wave of sadness about his mother's mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Mitch Albom grow up?

    <p>South Jersey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major theme in Mitch Albom's book 'For One More Day'?

    <p>Forgiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of books did Mitch Albom initially write?

    <p>Non-fiction sports books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of Mitch Albom's book 'For One More Day'?

    <p>Flashbacks and current times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common thread in Mitch Albom's writing style?

    <p>Drawing from personal experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many non-fiction sports books did Mitch Albom write?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Pepperville Beach in Mitch Albom's novel?

    <p>It's a real beach near Haddonfield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tone of Mitch Albom's writing in 'For One More Day'?

    <p>Sad and introspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme of Mitch Albom's writing?

    <p>Forgiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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    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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