The Fifth Tuesday We Talk About Family Summary

The next Tuesday coincides with the start of classes at the university. For the first time in thirty-five years, Schwartz does not have a class to teach. As his disease progresses further, Schwartz has to switch from a handheld microphone for their recorded sessions to a mic that clips to the front of his shirt. Albom frequently has to reach over and readjust it as it slips on his now bony frame. Instead of being embarrassed by this, Schwartz simply enjoys the physical contact.

Albom announces that the topic for the week is family. Schwartz looks around him at the numerous photos of his own family and tells Albom that family is the foundation of everything. Without family, there is almost nothing to life. Schwartz tells Albom that he doesn't believe...