Why did mitch albom write this novel

As a labor of love, Mitch wrote the book to help pay Morrie's medical bills. It spent four years on the New York Times Bestseller list and is now the most successful memoir ever published.

Explanation:

explanation:

it's important for any number of settings.   but then i'm a retired teacher and my view may be biased.

it certainly will not weigh as a minus when applying to a college, while poor grades always work against you.

other factors are important like what you do to improve the community.  

can i get the statements? if so ill be more then happy to !