While many people turn to the Bible for their primer on belief, countless others are inspired by the work of intellectuals, philosophers, preachers and poets. Similar to what Christopher Hitchens did in "The Portable Atheist", bestselling author of "The Language of God" Francis Collins collects the most important writings on faith and belief. From C.S. Lewis to Madeline L'Engle, Martin Luther King to Merton, this is a must have companion for everyone interested in faith in a cynical world.