“A sparkling gem lying in a vast field of books o science and religion. Reading it is a religious experience in itself.” — Jesse Thomas, professor emeritus, San Diego state University; author, The Youniverse: The Spirit of the twenty-First Century

“With this little book I want to introduce you to the ways of fasting or, if you have fasted at some earlier time, to remind you of its benefits. My main goal, therefore, is to strengthen your confidence i your ability to fast and to encourage you to try fasting when the time is ripe.”