Have a Little Faith

By Mitch Albom

In his most recent book Have a Little Faith, Mitch Albom takes you on a journey. He captures thoughts and stories that touch the soul and explore some of life’s greatest mysteries and unanswered questions with depth, honesty and self reflection. I found this book inspirational and a powerful story regardless of your religious beliefs or lack thereof. In this true story, Albom observes the contrast of these two men of God: one an ageing rabbi and the other an African American pastor working in the Ghetto. Two men, two entirely different backgrounds and two different faiths. in the end the message is clear; faith ties us closely together and gives us an opportunity to accomplish dreams we never thought were possible.

Mitch captures the reader from page one as he takes us on a journey with a dying 82 year old rabbi (Reb), who seeks out Mitch, who is from the rabbi’s hometown and requests that Mitch deliver his eulogy. As the story unfolds we also learn the story of Henry, a Detroit pastor and a reformed drug dealer and convict who preaches to the poor and homeless in a decaying old church.

The only bond between these two men is their faith in God, one being Jewish and the other being Christian. The book does not preach nor does it favor either religion, it merely suggests looking at yourself and the importance of faith in trying times. Although the histories of both religions are different, Albom begins to recognize a striking unity between the two worlds, life’s purpose; losing belief and finding it again.

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