A Handful of Stars: Texts That Have Moved Great Minds

"A Handful of Stars: Texts That Have Moved Great Minds" by Frank Boreham is a series of thoughtful essays that consider powerful writings and how they have inspired important people in history. The book, written in the early 1900s, looks at how influential texts speak to the human condition and help people grow spiritually. A key idea is how people deeply connect with important texts that end up shaping who they are. The book starts by explaining how certain texts can change people, and then it shows different essays focusing on historical and literary figures. The very first essay talks about William Penn's well-known treaty with the Algonquin chiefs, pointing out Penn's strong character and beliefs that came from his faith and trust, which led to a peaceful agreement like no other. Boreham shows how Penn's faith, shaped by a Quaker leader, led him to discover a faith that could overcome both external and personal challenges. This gets the reader ready to further examine how texts can have an impact across time, influencing brilliant minds and their actions.