The perfect gift for anyone who has been moved or inspired by the popular series This I Believe

The book, based on the NPR series of the same name, This I Believe features eighty essayists—from the famous to the unknown—completing 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 contributors—including Isabel Allende, Colin Powell, Gloria Steinem, William F. Buckley Jr., Penn Jillette, Bill Gates, and John Updike—the 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 beliefs—and the incredibly varied ways in which they choose to express them—reveal the American spirit at its best.

So, now you’re inspired!  Also included in this set is the This I Believe journal/day planner so you can put your inspiration into action and craft your own personal statement of belief. The journal is a perfect way to keep track of your thoughts and daily appointments and a great tool to help you start writing your personal essay.  With excerpts from This I Believe essays on each page, you can find inspiration on every page.  There are even instructions on how to write your essay, including how to submit it to This I Believe.  And best of all, the journal is not year-specific, so it can be used over several years.