Title: Have a Little Faith: A True Story
Author: Mitch Album
Pages Read: 168
Rating: 7
In every Mitch Album book that I have read, there is a recurring theme. From The Five People You Meet in Heaven to Tuesday’s With Morrie, the characters always learn lessons about faith, hope, love, and how to live your life to the fullest by appreciating everything. In this specific book, Mitch is being targeted by Albert, the rabbi, whom Mitch calls Reb. The Reb asks Mitch to deliver his eulogy when he dies. You can imagine how awkward this request is, especially from a rabbi that you haven't seen since childhood. Mitch was afraid of the Reb when he was younger, and he didn't understand that the reb was just a normal person. In order for Mitch to write a good eulogy, he meets with the Reb weekly to learn about his life. Little did Mitch know that the Reb asked him to write the eulogy for a reason. The Reb helps Mitch become closer to his faith, and Mitch realizes that the Reb is only human, a human with a kind heart and strong faith.
Unfortunately, this book was not the perfect "book match" for me. I ended up ditching this book because I couldn't force myself to pick it up and read. I am not good with grabbing my book at night to read. I would rather be doing something else (sleeping). Generally, I need a book that has adventure, suspense, mystery, or an amazing plot to make me want to continue reading. This book just was not doing that for me. Despite the lack of adventure, I did enjoy the thorough message that Mitch was conveying to his readers. I do think there is something to be said about faith. It is so important for you to have something or someone to believe in. The book also made me think about the funerals that I have been to and how interesting the eulogies are. No two are the same. My aunt Julie's funeral had two eulogies, one from my uncle and one from Julie's sister. They were so moving and unique. They mean a lot to people, because you can remenise and relate to the others who grieve the loss, too. Eulogies are tough, but we must hear them for the memories, respect, and honor that they show to the deceased. I love that aspect of the book.
Megan! The thing that I love the most about your post (extra points for rhyming?) is that you didn't like your book. I am glad that you decided to write about it even though it may not have suited you perfectly. Also, I am impressed by the way that you were able to absorb little sections of the book and apply them to your life, even though you weren't a fan of the book overall. That takes a very open mind. Hope the next book you snatch will be your book-match (I am so good).
ReplyDeleteI liked that you wrote about a book you didn't enjoy and were still able to get the message. However considering that you rated it a 7 it couldn't have been that bad. I agree with Joyce it does take a very open mind to comprehend something you don't necessarily like.
ReplyDeleteMegan, this was a great post! First off I have to give Joyce props for rhyming twice! Even though you did not overly enjoy this book, I believe you came out of it with important leasons about life. I loved Mitch Album's writing in Tuesdays with Morrie so I wonder if others did not enjoy this book like you did? I would have thought all of his books would have been engaging. I think you did a great job describing and talking about a book you did not like. You did a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteYes, Joyce is a very amazing rhymer isn't she? I guess it wasn't so much Mitch's writing that bored me, because no doubt he is amazing. I just felt that the plot got boring. I would be interested to see what others think about it. Thanks for commenting guys, my post was lonely! :)
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