This I Believe is an international organization engaging people in writing and sharing essays describing the core values that guide their daily lives. Some 100,000 of these essays, written by people from all walks of life, are archived here on our website, heard on public radio, chronicled through our books, and featured in weekly podcasts. The project is based on the popular 1950s radio series of the same name hosted by Edward R. Murrow.

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A Special Gift for Your Valentine

This I Believe: On Love

Chocolates and flowers are so passé. This Valentine’s Day, give a gift that will touch the heart and mind of that special person in your life. Our book, This I Believe: On Love, features sixty essays about the many ways we express love for one another. Publishers Weekly says, "This anthology beautifully captures our need, and the sacrifices we make, for love."

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Living with Alzheimer's

To Be the Best Humans We Can Be
Photo illustration by Rosie O'Beirne via Flickr

The emotional and physical demands of providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease can be exhausting. But through that crucible, people may find that a fundamental belief comes into sharp focus. Click the links below to read what these essayists have learned while caring for someone with Alzheimer’s.

  1. Don’t Tell Me How Rocky the Sea Is…
  2. At Moni’s Grill
  3. Family First
  4. Doing Your Duty with Love
  5. Gazing into the Face of Death

In Your Community

This I Believe in Your Community

At the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Professor Linda Ginzel is challenging her MBA students to write their personal credos for her leadership course. Ginzel says the This I Believe essay asks students to articulate how experiences shape our worldviews. “Leadership requires careful exploration into one’s values and goals,” Ginzel says about the project, “as well as the ability to communicate their importance to others.” Click here to learn more.

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Learn more about This I Believe resources available to your school or community.