The First Tuesday We Talk About the World Summary

Albom arrives at Schwartz's house bearing bags of food. He remembers how Schwartz loves to eat and feels, while he can't help in many was, bringing food is at least a little something he can do. They settle in at the kitchen table, this time quickly falling into their familiar routines. Schwartz asks questions and then peppers Albom's answers with observations and insights.

Albom's visit with Schwartz is interrupted several times by Schwartz's need to go to the bathroom. It is a cumbersome and tiring chore. Schwartz reminds Albom of the time he told Ted Koppel that he worried about the day someone would have to wipe his ass. Schwartz reveals that the day is getting closer, and despite the other ravages of his disease, this is the one...