Synopsis The personal essays in this collection are drawn from National Public Radio's "This I Believe" segment, in which people look into themselves and speak from the heart about their core beliefs. Celebrities such as William F. Buckley Jr., Colin Powell, and Gloria Steinem, as well everyday people from various walks of life, reflect the wide range of expression in these United States. Inspiring, spiritual, but not necessarily dogmatic or religious, the model for the NPR program is the popular early-1950s radio show hosted by the legendary broadcaster Edward R. Murrow.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2006-10-03 | | Editor: | Dan Gediman, Viki Merrick | | Edition Description: | Unabridged |
| Size | | Height: | 5.8 in | | Width: | 5.0 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 5.6 oz |
Publisher's Note A collection of eighty essays exploring the personal beliefs of a diverse assortment of contributors, both famous and unknown, includes selections from such notables as Isabel Allende, Colin Powell, John Updike, John McCain, William F. Buckley, Rick Moody, and others who reflect on their faith, the evolution of their beliefs, and how they express them. Simultaneous.
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