This I believe: the personal philosophies of remarkable men and women
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New York : Picador/Henry Holt and Co., 2007.
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Book
Edition:
1st pbk. ed.
ISBN:
0805086587, 9780805086584
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Presents a collection of eighty essays exploring the personal beliefs of a diverse assortment of contributors, both famous and unknown, who reflect on their faith, the evolution of their beliefs, and how they express them.

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xxiii, 291 pages ; 21 cm
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English
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1060

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Presents a collection of eighty essays exploring the personal beliefs of a diverse assortment of contributors, both famous and unknown, who reflect on their faith, the evolution of their beliefs, and how they express them.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Allison, J., Gediman, D., Gregory, J., & Merrick, V. (2007). This I believe: the personal philosophies of remarkable men and women. 1st pbk. ed. New York, Picador/Henry Holt and Co.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Jay. Allison et al.. 2007. This I Believe: The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women. New York, Picador/Henry Holt and Co.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Jay. Allison et al., This I Believe: The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women. New York, Picador/Henry Holt and Co, 2007.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Allison, Jay., et al. This I Believe: The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women. 1st pbk. ed. New York, Picador/Henry Holt and Co, 2007.

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