This was an excellent collection, and it's an important read for anyone who is considering a higher education in the liberal arts. I will note that this is written from a pretty Christian-centric POV, but it can be applied with a much wider brush. The authors' passion for the liberal arts clearly shines through their writing, making for an enjoyable read. I was glad to see the book broken down into ten main sections, with 2-3 articles per section. If you're preparing to head to college, and need to convince your parents that a liberal arts education is worthwhile, then you could easily bookmark the sections that tackle their biggest concerns to help open a discussion (and hopefully change their minds). Overall, I definitely recommend this, and I hope that it helps change some perceptions and misconceptions! ( )