This I believe : the personal philosophies of remarkable men and women

This I believe

the personal philosophies of remarkable men and women

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Presents essays expressing the core principles that guide the lives of 89 different people, some famous, some not, including politicians, nurses, artists, athletes, parents, students and more.

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I couldn't stop myself from buying this book at the Texas Book Fair. I so liked the concept. The actual chapters, however, tended to be humdrum, broad and run-of-the-mill. The few exceptions were bright chapters by unknowns. Not as interesting as I had hoped.


January 1, 2006

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