I've wanted to read Simone Weil for awhile, and receiving an ARC from the publisher via Netgalley gave me an opportunity to do this. A brief introductory biography and well-chosen selections provided a good overview of both Weil's philosophical and her spiritual thinking. Recommended as an introduction to an author who is often quoted but rarely read.

After reading some essays by Simone Weil this book comes as a breath of fresh air. In this short book Weil talks about what I call infinite themes like love, suffering, or beauty. No matter what you think about her own beliefs, this book will make you take a step back and think about your own principles and morals and what you bring to the world - how you can make it become a better place.