Have a Little Faith

Mitch Albom is the author of Tuesday's with Morrie.  He writes a wonderful memoir of two individuals that have taught him faith and strength.  The first is his Rabbi and teacher nick named Reb.  Reb is a man of incredible caring and faith who has devoted his life to serving and creating a community within his synagogue.  His example of loving and life long devotion helped lift my spirits and helped me see what joy can be found in a life time of services.   He had a positive attitude about everything and loved to sing and whatever he says.   The second individual is Henry.  He was someone who started as a drug user and dealer he spent time in prison until he made a change.  He became a minister in downtown Detroit and gave the rest of his life to helping the homeless and destitute.  Both of these men led lives that brought people to God and are very inspiring and this book is worth reading and I highly recommend it as a great way to find examples from different faiths that point to God.  

The Magician's Elephant

The Magician's Elephant, written by the same author as the Tale of Despereaux.  The book is a fun, quick read about miracles and believing in them.  Peter, the main character, is a little boy searching for joy in a world where people just seem to accept things as they are and don't believe in change.  Until an Elephant magically appears in the city.  A story that is just a fun read for younger and older audiences.   The tale comes together with a little faith and love, and people find the change they have been looking for.

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The Lost Symbol

This book only took me two and a half days to read during the week, while working.  The story is fast paced and thrilling to say the least.  The entire book takes place in about 12 hours but you will not believe how much can happen in that time.  Robert Langdon is back again this time tackling symbolgy of the Free Mason's within the complex city of Washington DC.  Even if you are from DC you will learn things about the buildings that make up the US capitol.  Robert Langdon must unravel secrets stored for hundreds of years by the Mason's to save his good friend ,a high ranking Mason, while CIA is looking for him as well.  All this to help appease a strong and ruthless madman with a plan wrapped in centuries of evil.  While you are on this emotional ride you are learning about things from the teachings of Christ and the Bible to modern day science of noetics.  For anyone looking for a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you pondering well after you have finished the story.




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