This is a great compendium of short essays on people, famous and otherwise, about their personal philosophies. Some left no impression, and some inspired me to save excerpts; some were too foreign for me to identify with, and others felt like words from a kindred spirit. Overall, maybe the most valuable benefit of this book is gaining a sense of the diversity of views, approaches, and what different people value. I’m sure it has also inspired many readers to tackle their own This I Believe essay!