A number of people have selected writings which have inspired and encouraged them in times of difficulty, crisis or hardship. The wide-ranging list of contributors includes Muriel Spark, John Bayley, Ann Widdecombe, Tony Blair, Kiri te Kanawa and Dame Beryl Bainbridge. The writings assembled range from biblical passages to contemporary verse and include many unexpected and familiar treasures. The royalties from this book will assist the work of The Passage, a day and night centre for the homeless, founded by the late Cardinal Basil Hume.