Have a Little Faith – Book Review #3

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After reading Tuesday’s with Morrie, I became a fan of Mitch Albom. His writing seems to jump off the page. So much soul in his words. I knew that I would like this book before I even started reading it. ‘Have a Little Faith’ is about, well, having a little faith! It is also about the power of faith in transforming our lives. A great example, is Pastor Henry Covington. He was a drug dealer, and a criminal. Through the power of faith, he became a pastor. He was able to escape his horrible past. If you are trying to overcome a block in your past, or know someone who is trying to, please give them this book. It just might change their life (or yours).

“I read up on Buddhist stories and parables. One concerns a farmer who wakes up to find his horse has run off. The neighbors come by and say ‘Too bad. Such awful luck.”. The farmer says “Maybe”. The next day, the horse returns with a few other horses. The neighbors congratulate the farmer on his reversal of fortune. “Maybe”, the farmer says. When his son tries to ride one of the new horses, he breaks his leg and the neighbors offer condolences. “Maybe”, the farmer says. And the next day, when army officials come to draft the son, and don’t take him because of his broken leg, everyone is happy. “Maybe”, the farmer says.

I have heard stories like this before. They are beautiful in their simplicity, and surrender to the universe. I wonder if I could be attached to something so detached. I don’t know. Maybe.”