Assurance: an Anthology

by Michael Seed (Editor), HRHtheDuchessofKent (Editor)

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  Hardcover
  2000

  $6.65

  In this moving and profoundly encouraging anthology, a number of people have selected the writings which have most inspired and encouraged them in times of difficulty, crisis, or hardship. The contributors range from the Dalai Lama to John Bayley, from Ann Widdicombe to Tony Blair, from Kiri Te Kanawa to Beryl Bainbridge. The writings assembled range from Biblical passages to contemporary verse and include many unexpected and unfamiliar treasures.The royalties from this book will go to The Duchess of Kent's chosen charities.

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.28

  This profoundly encouraging anthology contains poetry, biblical passages, excerpts, and more sent in from contributors who selected the pieces that most inspired them in times of crisis or difficulty: from Royals Duchess of Kent and Princess Michael, to writers John Bayley, Muriel Spark and Beryl Bainbridge; politicians including Tony Blair, Hillary Clinton and Anne Widdicombe; the Dalai Lama; Kiri Te Kanawa, Joan Sutherland and many more. Royalties from the book will go to charity, and the original letters sent in as contributions were auctioned at Harrods to raise further money for charity.