"Have a Little Faith: A True Story" is a non-fiction book by American author and journalist Mitch Albom, published in 2009. The book tells the story of Albom's relationships with two very different religious figures: Rabbi Albert Lewis, his childhood rabbi, and Pastor Henry Covington, a Detroit minister he meets later in life.
The book is structured around the eulogy that Albom is asked to give for Rabbi Lewis, who is in his 90s and approaching the end of his life. Albom uses the opportunity to reflect on his own spiritual journey, and to explore the nature of faith and belief.
Albom's relationship with Rabbi Lewis is contrasted with his experiences working with Pastor Covington, a former drug addict who has turned his life around and become a beloved pastor in a poor and troubled Detroit neighborhood. Albom's conversations with Covington and his experiences volunteering at his church challenge Albom's preconceptions about religion and the role it can play in people's lives.
Through these two stories, Albom explores themes of faith, forgiveness, redemption, and the power of community. He also raises questions about the nature of belief and the ways in which religion can be both a source of comfort and a source of conflict.
"Have a Little Faith" has been praised for its warmth, sincerity, and insights into the human experience. It has been widely read and has helped to spark conversations about faith, spirituality, and the role of religion in contemporary society.
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