Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press

Mitch Albom

Detroit Free Press

Detroit, MI, United States

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Past articles by Mitch:

Mitch Albom: In tragedy like Michigan State shooting, it's not as simple as picking up the pieces

It will be impossible for the families, faculty and students to pick up the pieces after the Michigan State shooting. How do we stop the next attack? → Read More

Mitch Albom: Complexity made beautiful, that is Burt Bacharach's musical legacy

Burt Bacharach, among the greatest musical composers and writers of his time, died this week at the age of 94. But his legacy will live on forever. → Read More

Mitch Albom: Ghosts of past, present and future issue ominous warnings for Jews

The rise in antisemitism should be alarming to the entire world, because we've seen it at these levels once before. Will we repeat that history? → Read More

Mitch Albom: A kitchen that needs giving in order to say thanks

I am standing at the crossroads of hunger and childhood, and I see no alternative but to bridge a kitchen between them. → Read More

Michigan football's win over Michigan State marred by violence in Big House tunnel

Not that the game will be terribly memorable, but Michigan's 29-7 win over Michigan State will be stained by the postgame violence in the tunnel. → Read More

Mitch Albom: Michigan football passes toughest test (so far) with flying colors

Michigan football had no real issues with Penn State on Saturday. But they'll be judged on how they fair against Michigan State and Ohio State. → Read More

Mitch Albom: Hurricanes and war show the politics, pain, and power of our geography

The big lesson from last week's devastating Hurricane Ian and Putin's annexation of Ukraine: Location has a lot to do with one's fortune. → Read More

Mitch Albom: The undying bravery when facing a monster within

Augie Nieto has not only been battling ALS for almost two decades, but has lended his talents to trying to find a cure. → Read More

Mitch Albom: Even at this age, 'and a baby makes three' changes everything

Life has a funny way of changing plans. Who knew that in 2022 my wife and I would be caring for an infant for the first time? → Read More

Mitch Albom: 'Tuesdays with Morrie' play finally comes to a Michigan theater near you

When we realized this summer marked 25 years since "Tuesdays with Morrie" was released, we felt it a good time to bring it to the stage in Michigan. → Read More

Mitch Albom: Gary Moeller deserved better in his football life because of how he lived

With former Michigan football and Lions coach Gary Moeller’s death, it felt as if two lives had ended. The one he lived. And the one he never got to. → Read More

Mitch Albom: A sad farewell to our human search engine Chris Kucharski

Chris Kucharski was as important to the Free Press as any one person could be, and more. Our longtime archivist died on July 2 and will be missed. → Read More

Mitch Albom: EAT Detroit is back: Come hungry, do good on Aug. 3

After a three-year hiatus, EAT Detroit is back. Come dine at some of the best restaurants in the city and support a great charitable cause. → Read More

Mitch Albom: Binge drinking in college: The tradition won't die, but students will

The death of the fraternity pledge at Michigan State is another stark reminder that we have to find a way to stop so many alcohol-related deaths. → Read More

Mitch Albom: Bike crash on vacation shows me how the French roll

While vacationing in France, Mitch Albom was riding a bike when he collided with a another cyclist. Here's what he learned about his trip, and fall. → Read More

Mitch Albom: Coaches arguing over paying college players just another level of hypocrisy

Nick Saban has a problem with the new "business model" for college football players. But we don't see him complaining about making $10 million a year. → Read More

Mitch Albom: 50 years later, this local music store still let's us dream

At Huber Breese Music in Fraser, the joy and mystery of music has been discovered and enjoyed for 50 years. → Read More

Mitch Albom: Giving shelter, from a shelter, a mother earns this special day

Women like Celest Laurry embody the spirit of Mother's Day. She's raising her two teenage daughters - exemplary students - out of a shelter. → Read More

Mitch Albom: Judging truth should not be a government enterprise

We don’t need the government discerning what's true for us. We need to demand more of ourselves, become better educated and listen to both sides. → Read More

Mitch Albom: Detroit Lions luck out with Aidan Hutchinson, press their luck with Jameson Williams

It's rare the Detroit Lions find themselves fortunate, but that was the case Thursday, getting Aidan Hutchinson and Jameson Williams in the NFL draft. → Read More