Have a Little Faith

By: Mitch Albom

Narrated by: Mitch Albom

Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins

Publisher's summary

What if our beliefs were not what divided us, but what pulled us together? In Have a Little Faith, Mitch Albom offers a beautifully written story of a remarkable eight-year journey between two worlds - two men, two faiths, two communities - that will inspire listeners everywhere.

Albom's first nonfiction book since Tuesdays with Morrie, Have a Little Faith begins with an unusual request: an 82-year-old rabbi from Albom's old hometown asks him to deliver his eulogy. Feeling unworthy, Albom insists on understanding the man better, which throws him back into a world of faith he'd left years ago.

Meanwhile, closer to his current home, Albom becomes involved with a Detroit pastor - a reformed drug dealer and convict - who preaches to the poor and homeless in a decaying church with a hole in its roof.

Moving between their worlds, Christian and Jewish, African-American and white, impoverished and well-to-do, Albom observes how these very different men employ faith similarly in fighting for survival: the older, suburban rabbi embracing it as death approaches; the younger, inner-city pastor relying on it to keep himself and his church afloat.

As America struggles with hard times and people turn more to their beliefs, Albom and the two men of God explore issues that perplex modern man: how to endure when difficult things happen; what heaven is; intermarriage; forgiveness; doubting God; and the importance of faith in trying times. Although the texts, prayers, and histories are different, Albom begins to recognize a striking unity between the two worlds - and indeed, between beliefs everywhere.

In the end, as the rabbi nears death and a harsh winter threatens the pastor's wobbly church, Albom sadly fulfills the rabbi's last request and writes the eulogy. And he finally understands what both men had been teaching all along: the profound comfort of believing in something bigger than yourself.

©2009 Mitch Albom, Inc. (P)2009 Hyperion

Wise and inspiring!

Thoroughly enjoyable, and packed full of wisdom. Mitch Albom's characterizations of these characters adds to the impact of their story.

If you only listen to one book this season...

What a wonderfully uplifting and powerful book. It's a perfect listen/read for the holiday season, and if you only listen to one book this season, let it be this one.

This book is a reminder that faith and hope are necessary components of the human soul. It also helps us to better understand that we are all God's children, and that my faith and beliefs are not diminished by others who don't share them. We are to love and help those who don't look/act/live like we do, regardless of what we believe.

This book is a short listen, and I can't recommend it highly enough.

Spectacular!!!! 🙏🏻🙌🏼

This is one of the best books I've read from this author. Inspirational between two life's of both Christianity and Judaism. A story that I won't forget for decades.

Love it

I really enjoyed this read. I didn't go in with the idea thatI was going to enjoy this book . It gave such a positive message

No answers

Mitch Albom narrates his own story, which I like. I have read several of his recently. I chose this title after he mentioned it in Finding Chicka. I like a true story and It kept my interest throughout but left me feeling unsatisfied at the end.

It started me thinking

My faith before reading was minuscule at best but after reading, I am reviewing.
A provocative and fulfilling read.

The comparison of Judaism to Christianity was such a sweet view on both.

Nothing in the book did I dislike. It was a treasure to read and consume as I drove back and forth to work daily.

Touching and inspiring for all faith's

This book will appeal to all faith's and teaches you so much more. I highly recommend it to anyone and listening makes it even better

Well done, Mr. Albom

If I could have given this book 6 stars, instead of 5, I would have. Hearing Mr. Albom speak the Reb's words as the Reb would have spoken them himself, made the listen all that more enjoyable. This book will make you laugh. This book will make you cry. Well done, Mr. Albom.

Good story

I recommend this audio book and enjoyed it from start to finish. Good read, good story.