It took me just over a year to read this book. A compilation of essays from people discussing what they believe in life. Some of the essays and views of people were quite interesting. The rest just waffled on which left me (the reader) thinking that I had no idea what they were on about. Especially when not everyday words were used for the regular reader. I was most disappointed in this compilation and felt the author could have done better in choosing the essays for this book. Very disappointing.