This is the first Baha'i book I read from cover to cover. As a second generation Baha'i I've read several books, but not necessarily in their entirety; I've resourced & referenced Baha'i sacred writings on varied topics all my life. In my early years as a declared believer back in the very early 60's this book so enthralled me I sat up all night reading for I could not put it down. Since that time I've read two other books, cover to cover, they are 'God Loves Laughter' also by William Sears and 'Portals to Freedom' by Howard Colby Ives. All these wondrous books firmly cemented my belief and devotion to the Blessed Beauty, Baha'u'llah <3 YA'BAHA'U'L-ABHA <3