The world's greatest poets, philosophers, dramatists, and writers reflect on the nature of friendship in this tender collection that tugs at the heart and rings true for anyone who has ever had a special friend. Thoughtfully compiled by renowned poet Susan Polis Schutz, this book is a beautiful way to let the treasured friends in your life know how much they are appreciated.The handmade paper chose for the cover of this book is specially crafted from mulberry trees, with real flower petals, grasses, leaves, and bark embedded in the paper. Using age-old techniques, this paper is made without cutting down trees or harming the natural environment.