I have been trying to find the time to squeeze this book in before I started school and I FINALLY finished it today. I have to give Mr. Albom some props, he writes really good books. That is, at least in my opinion. I have read every one of them and with each I take a little piece of it with me. Who knew a sports writer could have such fantastic insight and perspective on the world? He has a way of taking his own life experiences and puts them in a way for everyone to relate to.
With this book he tries to show how everyone, regardless of their faith, has the same ultimate goal. How people from completely different walks of life and backgrounds can be aiming for the same thing and how we can all reach it in harmony with one another.
I wish the world would remember this instead of religious group after religious group trying to force or convince others that their way is the right way. If people would let each other believe and worship as they wish and accept that we are all different, the world would be a better and a happier place. We are all striving for the same goal, ultimately happiness, and happiness to each person is different and very personal.
Here is a quote from the book that Mitch's Rabbi gave in a sermon that I especially took to heart:
"My friends, if we tend to the things that are important in life, if we are right with those we love and behave in line with our faith, our lives will not be cursed with the aching throb of unfulfilled business. Our words will always be sincere, our embraces will be tight. We will never wallow in the agony of 'I could have, I should have.' We can sleep in a storm."
