Tich Nhat Hanh's writings here were so poignant and so beautiful that I highly, highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in Buddhism or mindfulness or Tich Nhat Hanh. It's really enlightening to see the struggles that even this man, who I would consider a bodhisatva, goes through as he deals with the pain and horror of what man is capable of. This book made Tich Nhat Hanh a real person to me. It also increased my dedication to trying to live my own life mindfully and with a commitment to helping all beings achieve enlightenment.