This I Believe: The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women Audiobook

" From the NPR series. I look forward to the sequel. "

" Great Book....I've heard a few of the NPR shows in the past, but it was really great to read the ones from 50 years ago. It's so interesting to see how things still stay the same over the course of time. "

" I was given this book as a gift and knew nothing about it. I find myself picking it up off and on. It is very thought provoking. Made me examine my own beliefs. It is something it woudl be good for everyone to read. "

" This is an amazing collection. Old and new essays, beautifully intertwined. It's thought provoking to see how essays written fifty years ago, if they are sound of theme, still resonate today. "

" Just an okay collection of essays on personal beliefs. I really liked that they are all short and concise. Definite plus! I didn't like that some of them were so intellectual and quite frankly boring. I also didn't like that so many of them had been written over fifty years ago. I would have like to see more modern ones. I liked the few that were quirky and fun and didn't take themselves too seriously... and I REALLY liked the one by the kid who espoused his father's encouragement that "tomorrow will be a better day!" LOVED that one! "

" Read a few of these essays each night. Some are predictable, others inspiring. Very diverse collection of writers--folks you've heard of, others regular civilians like you and me--writing about what they've come to believe in life, in about 2 pages. Neat yet substantive. "

" overall good book. some were better than others but it's a quick read and good. "

" Awesome.. easy to read... all kinds of perspectives.. made you think of other's views and how things affect people differently. loved this !! "

" This is Miami University's "freshman read" this year. Caters to the student with a short attention span, I suspect. But, still some good essays, and it was an enjoyable fast read. Although I think I enjoyed hearing them on the radio more than reading them. "

" There are a few significant ideas and comments in here, but you'll have to wade through a lot of platitudes and nonsense. "

" I liked this more than I thought I would, very thought provoking. "

" Just started it. I always enjoy this series on the radio, I suppose it loses a little bit for me when I can't hear the author reading their individual essay aloud. "

" When my sister chose this book for our family book club I thought it was going to be a cheesy inspirational read, but I absolutely LOVED it! It's a perfect bathroom book to just pick up and read in small doses. It really is one of my favorite reads in the last couple years. "

" Wonderful book! I'll come back to this one often. "

" I think this would be a good book club book because it encourages you to think about other people's ideas, and your own. I really enjoyed it. "

" I thought this would border on the trite, but I was very pleasantly surprised at the variety of philosophies. I liked that they included some from the 50's too. It really shows how we are all the same, and all so different :) "

" I really enjoyed the "This I Believes" from the ordinary folks. The others sounded too formulaic. Plus I skipped some boring ones, woops. But, what a great writing exercise. I'm already thinking about what I believe. On to book #2. "

" Full on philosophies of life from authors ranging from Elenor Roosevelt and Hellen Keller to Gloria Steinem - and the odd blue collar worker or house-wife. It challenges the reader to think what exactly we all would say if asked to articulate exactly what we believe in a short essay. "

" Read this with my students in mind and think it will help with essay writing and thesis statements, justification etc. Also made me want to write my own This I Believe piece. "

" I really love this program on NPR, and I enjoyed reading the stories. However, it just doesn't measure up to listening to them. "

" A collection of short essays from famous and ordinary folk expressing their fundamental philosophies of life. Some are from the 1950s NPR radio series. Very interesting. It's the Ripon College Reading Experience pick for 2011. "

" A terrific collection of essays from a diverse group of people. I often found myself itching to underline phrases to remember and reflect on later. Lucky for me, it was a birthday gift rather than a library book, so mark it up I will! "

" Excellent so far. Will use in classroom. "

" Although I certainly didn't agree with all the philosophies, there was remarkable diversity, and the writing was actually very good. "

" I'm listening to this on my iPod as I work out. I like the short, quick excerpts. "

" Good collection of short, thought provoking essays drawn from the current NPR series and the original 1950s version. "

" Interesting as it is essays by. various people, famous and everyday folks. The essays are 300-600 words expressing their philosophy about life. Quick read "

" Excellent collection of short, meaningful and sometimes witty essays. A great book for a dear friend. "

" i liked this and was often inspired, but a lot of the essays were also trite and boring. my favorites were the more random ones about barbecue or going to funerals. i do have to say that my "this i believe" essay would probably be trite and boring too. "

" Collection of essays. Some I liked and some I didn't. "

" I didn't find all the essays equally compelling, but as a whole they were very moving. I want to get students to write one of these. I want to write one. . . to two. Really good writing. I'm reading the second volume now. "

" An inspiring book full of stimulating anecdotes and excellent quotes. "