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morgob's review
5.0
Who would I want to write my eulogy? Will I leave something behind after I die, something that will last generations? What happens after life ends?
These are a few of the questions floating around in my head after finishing this wonderful book. I checked it out from the library on a whim because I read Tuesdays with Morrie last summer and loved it. Mitch has such a simple way of writing, perhaps because he's a journalist, but it just surprises me that he can end up writing such deep, inspiring, and emotional books in such few words. They are the kind of books I someday aspire to write, the ones that keep you thinking and evoke some deeper emotions within the reader.
Anyway, back to the story. It touched me in many different ways and made me want to change parts of my life. I am younger than Mitch was when he wrote it, but I still see myself lacking in some of the same areas he was. I want to connect more with my community. One of the biggest lessons that Mitch gets from both Morrie and the Reb (his rabbi) is that you need to take time every day for people you love and care about. Sit down and have a meal with your family. Call that person you haven't talked to in a while and have a conversation with them. Maybe even talk to a stranger, ask about their life, wish them happiness. I know I need to work on doing things like this. The novel also deals mostly with religion and how it can connect to everyday life. Something I think he touches on without exactly saying is that you can be religious without belonging to a congregation, but it does feel better sometimes when you do have a support system like those people. I had an amazing congregation growing up, and I am extremely grateful for them. Now that I am a bit older, I need to start thinking about how I'm going to continue my faith once I move to different places, where I can't be with the same people anymore. I know now that I want to keep in touch. I want to send a letter to my old pastor and his wife to thank them and to let them know I was thinking of them. My new pastor stopped by last week and made a house call, and reading this book reminded me of him. He's kind of a strange old man who laughs and jokes a lot, and he definitely has his own opinions about attending church every Sunday and being committed to your faith, but I really appreciate him a lot.
I loved this book mostly because I could find my own life in some of the stories he was telling. The world needs a bit more connectivity in it, regardless of peoples' religious views. I think the author's biggest message is that we are all going to die someday. We might be afraid of being forgotten. In order to make the most of our time here, we need to concentrate less on the things we have and more on the people we have in our lives.
These are a few of the questions floating around in my head after finishing this wonderful book. I checked it out from the library on a whim because I read Tuesdays with Morrie last summer and loved it. Mitch has such a simple way of writing, perhaps because he's a journalist, but it just surprises me that he can end up writing such deep, inspiring, and emotional books in such few words. They are the kind of books I someday aspire to write, the ones that keep you thinking and evoke some deeper emotions within the reader.
Anyway, back to the story. It touched me in many different ways and made me want to change parts of my life. I am younger than Mitch was when he wrote it, but I still see myself lacking in some of the same areas he was. I want to connect more with my community. One of the biggest lessons that Mitch gets from both Morrie and the Reb (his rabbi) is that you need to take time every day for people you love and care about. Sit down and have a meal with your family. Call that person you haven't talked to in a while and have a conversation with them. Maybe even talk to a stranger, ask about their life, wish them happiness. I know I need to work on doing things like this. The novel also deals mostly with religion and how it can connect to everyday life. Something I think he touches on without exactly saying is that you can be religious without belonging to a congregation, but it does feel better sometimes when you do have a support system like those people. I had an amazing congregation growing up, and I am extremely grateful for them. Now that I am a bit older, I need to start thinking about how I'm going to continue my faith once I move to different places, where I can't be with the same people anymore. I know now that I want to keep in touch. I want to send a letter to my old pastor and his wife to thank them and to let them know I was thinking of them. My new pastor stopped by last week and made a house call, and reading this book reminded me of him. He's kind of a strange old man who laughs and jokes a lot, and he definitely has his own opinions about attending church every Sunday and being committed to your faith, but I really appreciate him a lot.
I loved this book mostly because I could find my own life in some of the stories he was telling. The world needs a bit more connectivity in it, regardless of peoples' religious views. I think the author's biggest message is that we are all going to die someday. We might be afraid of being forgotten. In order to make the most of our time here, we need to concentrate less on the things we have and more on the people we have in our lives.
bsolarz's review
3.0
Have A Little Faith was not quite what I was expecting but was endearing nonetheless. While I loved the idea of his two experiences in the same book, the connection wasn't made clear, thus became a little sporadic jumping from one story to the next - although they were both such different stories that it didn't take much to figure out where the story was.
charistaet's review
4.0
When I tell you that Mitch is my auto-buy author and there's no book by him that I rate below 3.5.
The writing:
Mitch's writing skill is characterized by its simplicity, yet it holds a profound and meaningful quality. His raw and honest emotions shine through in his writing.
The characters:
By the conclusion of Mitch's book, you'll inevitably develop admiration and affection for the characters. Mitch is truly fortunate to have a plethora of remarkable individuals in his life.
The storyline:
The book narrates the stories of two individuals from different timelines grappling with a shared struggle concerning faith. It alternates seamlessly between the present and the past, maintaining clarity throughout.
Overall thoughts:
While I wouldn't express the same level of love for this book compared to others, mainly due to my limited interest in faith and religion, it still imparts valuable life lessons despite its simplicity.
The writing:
Mitch's writing skill is characterized by its simplicity, yet it holds a profound and meaningful quality. His raw and honest emotions shine through in his writing.
The characters:
By the conclusion of Mitch's book, you'll inevitably develop admiration and affection for the characters. Mitch is truly fortunate to have a plethora of remarkable individuals in his life.
The storyline:
The book narrates the stories of two individuals from different timelines grappling with a shared struggle concerning faith. It alternates seamlessly between the present and the past, maintaining clarity throughout.
Overall thoughts:
While I wouldn't express the same level of love for this book compared to others, mainly due to my limited interest in faith and religion, it still imparts valuable life lessons despite its simplicity.
jesseka8787's review
5.0
I borrowed this from the library -- it was an audio book. I listened to it in the car. I was pleasantly surprised how quickly I was wrapped up in the story. I enjoy someone telling me a good story. Mitch Albom has a great way of capturing exactly what he was feeling and thinking in any moment during a story.
He brought up a lot of really great points in this story and I found myself thinking about my own faith and my own scenarios where my faith has been tested.
I enjoyed the story of his relationship with his rabbi and in the end I was blubbering like a fool. This was a great book and I'm glad that I finally read it.
I highly recommend it to anyone who just wants to hear a good story or someone who is having trouble relating to a faith or is doubting theirs.
A lot of really amazing points were brought up.
...it doesn't matter what your faith is, it's just great that you have something to believe in.
He brought up a lot of really great points in this story and I found myself thinking about my own faith and my own scenarios where my faith has been tested.
I enjoyed the story of his relationship with his rabbi and in the end I was blubbering like a fool. This was a great book and I'm glad that I finally read it.
I highly recommend it to anyone who just wants to hear a good story or someone who is having trouble relating to a faith or is doubting theirs.
A lot of really amazing points were brought up.
...it doesn't matter what your faith is, it's just great that you have something to believe in.
book_concierge's review
3.0
Audiobook read by the author
3.5***
As he did with his breakout work, Tuesdays With Morrie, Albom recounts his interviews / conversations with his rabbi, who asked him to give the eulogy at “The Reb’s” funeral. Albom figured he needed to know more about the man and spent several years visiting with the Reb, learning about his way of living his faith.
In the meantime, Albom also came across a compelling story on his Detroit beat. Henry Covington was the pastor of I Am My Brother’s Keeper Ministry. He, too, was called “The Reb” but his congregation was very different from that of Rabbi Lewis, and his path to the pulpit was unusual, to say the least.
And yet, both men, in the ways they led their lives exemplified faith and compassion and dignity and humility and courage and love.
There were a couple of times when I bristled at the feeling of being emotionally manipulated, but I knew going in what kind of work I was likely to experience. This isn’t the first book by Albom that I’ve read. In the end, I found it moving and thought-provoking, comforting and challenging.
Albom narrated the audiobook himself. I cannot imagine anyone else doing a better job of it.
One final note. The book has a subtitle: "A True Story" That seemed superfluous. Would readers really think this was fiction?
3.5***
As he did with his breakout work, Tuesdays With Morrie, Albom recounts his interviews / conversations with his rabbi, who asked him to give the eulogy at “The Reb’s” funeral. Albom figured he needed to know more about the man and spent several years visiting with the Reb, learning about his way of living his faith.
In the meantime, Albom also came across a compelling story on his Detroit beat. Henry Covington was the pastor of I Am My Brother’s Keeper Ministry. He, too, was called “The Reb” but his congregation was very different from that of Rabbi Lewis, and his path to the pulpit was unusual, to say the least.
And yet, both men, in the ways they led their lives exemplified faith and compassion and dignity and humility and courage and love.
There were a couple of times when I bristled at the feeling of being emotionally manipulated, but I knew going in what kind of work I was likely to experience. This isn’t the first book by Albom that I’ve read. In the end, I found it moving and thought-provoking, comforting and challenging.
Albom narrated the audiobook himself. I cannot imagine anyone else doing a better job of it.
One final note. The book has a subtitle: "A True Story" That seemed superfluous. Would readers really think this was fiction?