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Imserba Webstore - Have a Little Faith: A True Story (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series)
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Manufacturer: Thorndike Press
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 296.7
EAN: 9781410420305
Format: Large Print
ISBN: 1410420302
Label: Thorndike Press
Manufacturer: Thorndike Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 467
Publication Date: 2009-09-29
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Studio: Thorndike Press
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A third wonderfully moving novel from internationally bestselling author Mitch Albom, whose books have touched the hearts of millions around the world. A compelling exploration of faith and spirituality - always moving, often profound - is the cornerstone of Albom's work. Have a Little Faith, like his first two novels, is a poignant and inspiring read - one that will enchant fans old and new.
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Summary: Great book!
Comment: Mitch Albom did it again - another great book!! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Faith - a big part of my life. This book was captivating!
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Summary: Have a little faith
Comment: Just started reading and it is very hard to put down. Beautifully written, as usual. He is magic with thoughts and words!!
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Summary: If you liked Tuesdays With Morrie...
Comment: If you liked Tuesdays With Morrie...you'll LOVE Have A Little Faith!
Mitch shows that no matter how different we may seem, we're all interconnected. This book reads like a smooth piece of fiction, but it's a true story--which makes it all the more fascinating.
Also recommended:Christmas Gifts, Christmas Voices: A Holiday Novel of Hope and Healing This touching holiday book shows how one individual can make a wonderful difference...
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Summary: Faith is a result of the beliefs you hold to be true
Comment: To have spiritual faith you must hold a particular belief. I believe Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation, i.e. I am a Christian. The Jewish faith believes in God the Father yet are still waiting for the Christ so they are half way home. Chistianity believes there is only one way to salvation and that is through Jesus Christ - period. That said, Jesus was not mean spirited to those who did not believe; in fact, that is why the Father sent Him to us, to reach the unbelievers. And He always did so with compassion. We are called to have compassion for one another, to be our brother and sisters keeper. Mitch Albon's book is contrary to most writings of the day; he calls us to have compassion for one another whether or not that ever leads to salvation. He leaves the question of how we are to believe to us, just as Jesus did. Whether we accept Jesus Christ or not is up to each of us individually. It is my hope and desire for all to come and accept Jesus Christ as their savior. Until then, I will practice compassion without compromising my faith; not as a way to obtain salvation but as a thank offering for having accepted the free gift of salvation. Mitch's simple book stimulates one to think as well as remind us we need one another, be willing to practice forgiveness and to love one another through the use of whatever talents we have been blessed with. It's simple but not always easy; thanks Mitch for sharing.
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Summary: A pleasant read
Comment: "Have a Little Faith" is Mitch Albom's inspirational follow-up to his "Tuesdays With Morrie." As such, it is fine, along the same track.
He is asked by his former hometown (New Jersey) rabbi (Albert Lewis) to write his eulogy, so he accepts but wants to learn about the guy as a human being over a period of his final eight years of life. In the process he also comes in contact with a pastor (Henry Covington) in his recent hometown (Detroit) while reporting on a homeless shelter. In the process of learning more about each religious leader he gains insights about what faith is.
Here are some things he learns in getting to know both men:
1. Rituals are a major part of the rabbi's life. Faith is more about doing than believing. It is how from generation to generation we remain connected. Since faith hadn't meant much to Mitch, he would try to understand how it put the rabbi at peace. Even in retirement the rabbi kept a community, through his address book, by calling and sending emails for milestones - birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Even during times of horror/war you an find small acts of kindness. Be satisfied with simple things, the rabbi had learned from the Depression. People want to be known, hence there is immortality in being remembered. Mitch had learned from the rabbi that according to the Talmud, G-d didn't like Jews celebrating when the Egyptians died during the Exodus, because G-d loved their enemies too. When asking the rabbi how he knows there is a G-d, the rabbi says there is always something we can't understand and that's were G-d begins - the unknown. Mitch asks the rabbi if our nature is evil - nowhere in liturgy did G-d create bad things - we were left with free will.
2. The pastor first felt faith while in jail after a life of crime, after first promising to G-d to change his life after nearly being killed during his crime years, then rising in the church ranks from elder to pastor. He wondered why he had been born and came across a biblical passage about Job cursing his birth. Even when cursing G-d when something bad happens there is even some confort to think G-d listened but said "No." Throughout his life of crime he kept on getting second chances - he thought maybe G-d had punished him when his young daughter died. Better to have known the child even for a few short years than never at all, hence still some good. You are not your past. A life is made up of many lives - the most recent life is the most important. Forgiving is important - don't hold grudges - nothing haunts like things you don't say - loving thoughts. Mitch was able to understand the pastor best by taling to his congregants, what things he had done to help them. Mitch asked the pastor if he wanted to do better financially - he said he was meant to be with the poor.
3. Mitch read about different religions as being connected to something big while doing something small.
4. From both the rabbi and pastor he learned that people expect too much from marriage. Commitment is the most important part. Tribulations will occur (especially in the pastor's life), but getting past them is what makes the marriage endure.
5. How can religions co-exist. Teaching that human life began with just one man, Adam, which produced all varieties - the genius of life is variety. - most religions teach to love your neighbor. As for the afterlife, just believing something exists is enough.
6. The eulogy included Mitch's learning that different faiths can work side by side. It was 'majestic' that the rabbi could not speak at his eulogy - that's where faith comes in. It is a summary of memories where each of the congregants will have some while going back home. The whole purpose of Mitch during these eight years was not really the eulogy, but the journey to belief.
In summary, Mitch delved into the lives of two religious leaders and came away with an understanding that the real fulfillment of a person is that one can improve if they have a little faith in something bigger than them. The book is short and an easy read.
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