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This I Believe
This I Believe: The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women | Jay Allison, Dan Gediman
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An inspiring collection of the personal philosophies of a group of remarkable men and women Based on the National Public Radio series of the same name, This I Believe features eighty essayistsfrom the famous to the unknowncompleting the thought that begins the book's title. Each piece compels readers to rethink not only how they have arrived at their own personal beliefs but also the extent to which they share them with others. Featuring a well-known list of contributorsincluding Isabel Allende, Colin Powell, Gloria Steinem, William F. Buckley Jr., Penn Jillette, Bill Gates, and John Updikethe collection also contains essays by a Brooklyn lawyer; a part-time hospital clerk from Rehoboth, Massachusetts; a woman who sells Yellow Pages advertising in Fort Worth, Texas; and a man who serves on the state of Rhode Island's parole board. The result is a stirring and provocative trip inside the minds and hearts of a diverse group of people whose beliefsand the incredibly varied ways in which they choose to express themreveal the American spirit at its best.
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kspenmoll
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#QuotsyFeb21 #belief

“I believe in the absolute and unlimited liberty of reading...”
—Rick Moody

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Pickpick

Amazing book! This was a satisfying read especially during the time when I felt lost and really questioned my values.
This book includes short essays from Eleanor Roosevelt to Hellen Keller and much more!

Quick and easy read!

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Pickpick

Listen to the audiobook! I loved listening to the writers reading their essays.

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"One person fighting for the truth can disqualify for me the platitudes of centuries. And one human being who meets with injustice can render invalid the entire system which has dispensed it." ~ Leonard Bernstein

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This was my last read in Dewey's 24 hour Readathon, so I'm not sure I fully appreciated it, but I will likely revisit. Short, interesting essays about many different people's personal philosophies.

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I believe in the absolute and unlimited liberty of reading. I believe in wandering through the stacks and picking out the first thing that strikes me. I believe in choosing books based on the dust jacket. I believe in reading books because others dislike them them or find them dangerous. Rick Moody