Mitch Albom is the author and co-main character. He is a former student of Morrie's classes at Brandeis University, and came back to visit his old professor after he noticed Morrie being interviewed on the Nightline. He goes back to visit Morrie and they make regular Tuesday meetings to discuss many topics, such as money, death, and our culture. Throughout the meetings, Mitch turns from a very unemotional reporter, to a caring, more open man now living by Morrie's lessons.