"For the first time, a wide range of Thoreau's published work has been collected in a daybook - a 365-day format of short readings on a wide range of topics, such as nature, society, politics, philosophy, ethics, education, religion and social justice. The passages are drawn from the whole of Thoreau's writings, including his journals, letters, books, essays and lectures, arranged to help readers apply Thoreau's sentiments as a daily spiritual practice leading to a life of simplicity, awareness and contemplation."