This I Believe is excellent and here is an example why. Hearing straight from listeners with their convictions once again highlights why I listen to public radio.

Cecile is a good writer with short, well-thought sentences. The essays from listeners are often better than the ones from famous people, as listeners tend to talk about what events and issues have shaped their lives.

The length of this essay is good, not too long or short. It would work well as a drop in to the NPR magazines, a local magazine or added into a holiday special.