It's been quite a while since I last read a book, and a very insightful and inspiring one at that. Though I suppose I've to expect no less since it's by Mitch Albom. I may not know much about the man--stuff aside from the "about the author" page--but I am a fan of his work since high school. Since reading Tuesdays with Morrie and Five People You Meet in Heaven. That is why when I found books of his from a friend's house, I was grabbing it even before asking permission to borrow some.
Have A Little Faith is about the author's sole rabbi asking him if he can do the eulogy for when the rabbi dies. I can just imagine how awkward it had been for Mitch in the beginning, since one, Albert Lewis is their community's great rabbi and two, he doesn't really know him on a personal basis. Thus, begins visitations and discussions to get to know the man better.
What was at first expected to be just a couple sessions turned into years of quite regular visits; and who was once an intimidating force being ran from became a valuable person being looked forward to seeing.
The book, however, isn't solely focused in one rabbi's story. It also tells the tale of a pastor who once had such a dark past, yet, overcame it and became a full-fledged servant of God.
Have A Little Faith can mean different things to different people. It could be a reminder of their faith, a renewal or even a journey to finally discover it--an enlightenment. It is a story of hope, of trust and besting the hurdles of life. I had such a wonderful time reading every page of it.
