Inspiring, thought-provoking essays pulled from all periods of Rabbi Heschel's life. I connected most with his social justice works, but found plenty of inspiration from his strictly religious ones as well. 
 Many of the essays date from the time leading up to or immediately following the establishment of Israel, and are written for a Jewish audience. While I have some basic knowledge of Judaism, I was out of my element with a lot of the terminology, and had to go off to look things up repeatedly. As I continue to educate myself about other faiths, I anticipate returning to these essays with a better framework, as I can't help but feel I missed out on quite a bit. Despite these personal difficulties, Rabbi Heschel's incorporation of his incredibly strong faith into every aspect of his life was inspiring to read, and provided a very fertile ground for exploring the relationship between my own faith and my life.