Commentaries on the Book of Wisdom presents its life-fulfilling truths in easy-to-read-and-understand eight-line verses followed by short commentaries that expand on them. More than one religious philosophy is represented in the text of “the book” and its basic hope is the realization that there is one basic truth that underlies nearly all religious disciplines. This book is not a religious text. It presents the comments in a form that followers of various religious disciplines will recognize, but the comments are presented without dogma which will appeal to readers of no recognized religious belief or inclination. The story that introduces the Comments is entertaining, as well as enlightening...