Mitch Albom is such a lucky man to have a chance to meet all the people he writes about. Such as Coach from Tuesdays with Morrie, also Reb from Have a Little Faith.
The two books I mentioned are similar to each other. Both brings us on a journey through the last days (or years) that these people have. I daresay that I like the latter one a little bit better. But it is while reading the first one that I shed some tears.
Have a Little Faith focuses on religion. Accepting people who belongs to one different from your own. It is not as dragging as Tuesdays with Morrie but the latter delivers more of a punch at the ending.
However I enjoyed this one more because it's a delightful read. You are being taught about faith. Things that were never taught within the confines of the classroom.
Another part of this book that got to me were anecdotes from the life of Henry. It shows that though he was into drugs and stealing and stuff like that, he can still repent and live a life of God and even become a pastor.
There are things I learned from this book.
One, is that God doesn't judge us against the person beside us but rather, God judges us against ourselves.
Two, when you see faith walking towards you, never turn your back and walk away. You may find that that's the best decision you've ever made.
Lastly, I'll quote from the book.
"Look, Lord, I've done X amount of good stuff on earth. I have tried to follow your teachings and to pass them on. I have loved my family. I've been part of a community. And I have been, I think, fairly good to all people.
So, heavenly Father, for all this, where is my reward?"
"Reward? What reward? That's what you were supposed to do."
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