SEPTEMBER 10
Remembering Morrie/Tuesdays with Morrie
Book Club and Talk
with
Photographer Heather Pillar
Thursday, August 27, 2026
at
Maynard Book Club (closed event)
OCTOBER 10
MEMENTO MORRIE
Mortal Musings & Book Talk
with
Photographer Heather Pillar
Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 3- 5 pm
at
Tanuki Gallery
440 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
Instagram: @TanukiCapeCod
Questions and to reserve:
text Bekah : 617.596.6353
or
email: bekah@clubtanuki.com
Join Heather Pillar to discuss her recent book, Memento Morrie: Images of Love and Loss– a gorgeous collection of photographs of Morrie Schwartz, the subject of Mitch Albom’s bestselling memoir, Tuesdays with Morrie. Pillar captured these images during the last months of Schwartz’s life as he struggled with ALS, and also created a visual guide to all that matters in the end.
Light refreshments will be served. Reply “Morrie” along with your full name to reserve a seat to this event. $10 donation suggested.
Memento Morrie: Images of Love and Loss (Daylight 2024)
&
Remembering Morrie: A Visual Guide to What Matters in the end (coming August 2026)
Cards sold in packs of 5 (see below)
If Morrie's reflections speak to you, Memento Morrie: Images of Love and Loss book and cards are the perfect companion to the best-selling memoir of all time, Tuesdays with Morrie.
and recently released:
Remembering Morrie is a Visual Guide to What Matters in the end is geared to generate important discussions about visualizing the end of life - to live a full life.
Heather at the original exhibition Brandeis University 1995
Heather at Griffin Museum of
Photography 2022
In 1995, photographer Heather Pillar collaborated with Morrie Schwartz during the last six months of Morrie's struggle with ALS. The project illustrated Morrie's philosophies through photographs made of family, friends, caregivers, reaching out to community and self-care.
Over a quarter-century later, Morrie's wisdom resonates with many people around the world due to the best-selling memoir to date: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom.
Morrie's warmth and vitality comes through in each photograph to illustrate love and loss; caregiving and self-care; family, friends and always community.
Morrie taught people, including Heather - how to live fulfilling lives with love. It is by facing fears of death that we learn how to live.
Scenes from the Clinton Death Café
For many in the room who had read Tuesdays with Morrie, your images and stories added a deeply human and intimate dimension to a story we thought we already knew.
Your photographs did more than document a man living with ALS, they revealed dignity, vulnerability, and even joy in the midst of declining health. Seeing Morrie through your lens made the experience much more personal. You helped us move from reading about Morrie to truly seeing him.
Thank you for your willingness to share such tender moments and for the care and respect evident in every image. The responses from attendees were very positive, and I’m sure your presentation will generate meaningful conversations at upcoming Death Cafes.
Mark Hemendinger and Pat Salzer
Coordinators of Clinton Death Café
February 2026
Death Cafe is a global movement to get people talking about death with the view of making the most of their finite lives.
Conversation happens while eating cake and drinking coffee shifting the conversation about end of life from avoidance to one of familiarity and comfort.
After 30 years, I meet Mitch in person again
Mitch is on a book tour for his new book, Twice. His inspirational journey about storytelling started with 'Tuesdays with Morrie.'
We both have been changed for the better after spending time with Morrie.
My photograph is part of Mitch's talk:
'Twice' book tour, Sandwich, MA Oct 24, 2025
© Mary Doo
PAST 'Memento Morrie' EVENTS
@ museums, ALS Foundations, schools, libraries and 55+ communities
If you think an author talk is right for your community, let's talk!
'Focusing on the joys of family and friendship - the indefatigable prophet of optimism and joy, Morrie! Thank you, Heather. Through your work of love we are all reminded of how much there is in life for which we must be grateful.'
Ted Koppel
CBS Sunday Morning Special Contributor
and Former Anchor of Nightline