Audio Review: Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom

Mitch Albom is wonderful and his short and powerful stories just pull at your heartstrings. Have a Little Faith, published in 2009, is no different. It was the perfect audiobook for this cold and dreary February- short enough to listen to in a week with an engaging narration by Mitch Albom himself.

The story begins with the author, Mitch, running into his childhood rabbi while at a speaking engagement. His rabbi, Albert Lewis, has come to ask Mitch an important question: will Mitch perform his eulogy when he dies? Although a strange request, Mitch reluctantly agrees, and begins regular visits with Albert at his home and work. Mitch and the rabbi’s meetings blossom into a beautiful relationship between teacher and student.

Around the same time, Mitch becomes involved in a charity campaign in his hometown in Detroit. Through his outreach to homeless shelters and soup kitchens, Mitch meets Henry Covington, a former drug addict and convict who has reversed his life and become a pastor at I Am My Brother’s Keeper Ministries. Mitch alternates between stories about Henry’s life and Albert’s life. The result is a beautiful story of faith and its ability to unite all peoples, regardless of your personal religion.

Why you might like this book: Short, sweet, and heartfelt. It’s full of little life tidbits that encourage you to be the type of person you’ve always wanted to be and to believe in whatever faith you follow. It caused me to reflect on my life, how I treat others, and, as morbid as it sounds, what people might say at my funeral. On my deathbed, will I feel as at peace as Albert Lewis about my faith and the good I have done for the world?

Why you might not like this book: If you have no soul, this might not be for you :)

Similar Titles I’ve Read: Tuesdays with Morrie, Five People You Meet in Heaven, Heaven is for Real

I would recommend this book to: anyone and everyone, including my husband, the non-reader!

I leave you with words from the book, spoken by Albert Lewis: “God sings, we hum along, and there are many melodies, but it's all one song - one same, wonderful, human song.”