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

Pleasently surprised

Would you listen to Have a Little Faith again? Why?

I would. I bought this as one of the buy one get one book deals not really expecting much out of it, and I was pleasantly surprised and moved by much of the story and the heart of the people in the story. It also helped me to increase my faith as well as have a lot more grace for those who follow different faiths.

What other book might you compare Have a Little Faith to and why?

I don't know, this isn't like a book I would ordinarily purchase.

Have you listened to any of Mitch Albom’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

N/A

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Amazing Grace from broken people.

Sing Along

A wonderful story, but a true story, that fills the heart. He shows here that faith is not deligated to one church, faith is from God and about God and any of His children can have and share it. Mitch Album learned and shared his faith in this book.

Beautiful

This book took me on a journey, just as all of Mitch Albom’s books do. It was filled with love, hope, and examples of how we are all connected. Thank you Mitch!

Faith leads to hope

As a pastor who has done many funerals I so appreciate this book. Thanks to all and keep the faith for your hope will bloom.

i enjoy the author's style

i walked away with a smile in recognition of the hope that each of the main characters had and developed along their journey

Beautifully written

I listened to this book the week leading up to Christmas and I have to say, I could not have picked a better time. It really made me think... it reminded me, as I sat in bumper-to-bumper traffic due to holiday shopping, just what the holidays are REALLY about. As good as Tuesdays with Morrie was, the time you'll spend here with "The Reb" will touch your heart and never let go.
I've read everything Mitch Albom has ever written and this is, by far, my favorite!

Wonderful!

This was my first exposure to one of Mitch Albom's books. I am thankful to have done so!
The message is great and one that we need to constantly remind ourselves. I couldn't stop listening to it, partly because he does a great job in telling the story.
I think you can get more of it by listening to Albom read it through this audiobook, because he expresses the characters through tone and accent that adds a deeper element to the story. Fantastic job, Mitch! I will now be sharing with family and friends and checking out the rest of your books!

captivating

profound. humorous. human. thought provoking. mitch albom weaves a mesmerizing story of his rabbi and a preacher from the street that makes us all equal in the eyes of God regardless of your religion or background. could not turn it off. loved it.

A must read.

I loved not only the writing but the stories and how they intertwined with each other.

Once again Perfect

I love Mitch's work. Another quick read that is a must when trying to understand not only your faith, but the faith of others. So many of us think our way is the only way and Mitch eloquently poses a thoughtful approach in which to co-exist with one another.