There is a wisdom awaiting you that is not supposed to be a secret. It is ancient, and it is available, but it is widely unknown. It has been hidden for too long, and it is time for it to be revealed. Existence is not meaningless. Humanity is not irredeemable. The future is not bleak. The alienation and despair that lurk just beneath the surface of the modern psyche are not the inevitable human condition. They are the result of misguided ideologies that pervade our global culture and invade our every thought. Each of us - each and every one of us - is so much more than we imagine. We are here for a reason, and we are equipped with all of the capabilities that we require. "You" is an introduction to the deepest depths of the human experience based on the esoteric teachings of the Torah. These concepts have been shrouded in the cloistered world of Chasidic mysticism for millennia, and the goal here is to present them in terms that will be accessible and resonant to the layperson. The ideas that "You" expounds will be useful and inspiring for people of all creeds, races, and backgrounds, for those who practice and believe as well as those who question and doubt. "In this splendid and enlightening book, the author asks us a series of questions to recognize our divinity and live according to it. This book will open the eyes of all readers willing to learn. What I liked most is that the author is able to guide you in small steps, thus giving you the time to understand what he writes. I believe that YOU is a book to be read carefully and then reread even more carefully. This is one of the most compelling books I have ever read." - Readers' Favorite " A convincing call for modern readers to turn to ancient Jewish wisdom." - Kirkus Reviews "Readers might think You is intended for Jewish audiences alone, but its messages are much broader than that. They offer insights to all thinking readers who look for books that reveal largely unknown secrets to understanding life." - Midwest Book Review "The author admirably uses this book to make the detailed and esoteric teachings in the Torah palatable for and interesting to an everyday audience. The frequent repetition of the book's main theses, phrased as questions, helps to reinforce the book's ideas. The conversational style of the prose is perfect for this subject matter-it's a balanced, tonal mix of educator and expert. The author's optimistic, calm, and educated tone will absolutely draw readers in. As created through text, the 'author as teacher' figure is an understanding, knowledgeable, and hopeful educator. This characterization reflects the good, kind, and decent God that is discussed." - The BookLife Prize The author, who wishes to remain anonymous, is an award-winning writer in the secular world who was introduced to the wellsprings of Torah and Chassidus as a young adult. After decades of study and frequent interaction with some of the most renowned Rabbis of the generation, the author has been encouraged to focus his clear and incisive writing style on the explication of the depths of Torah.Regarding the author's anonymity, the hope is that this will enable the reader to focus exclusively on the message and not the messenger. The concept of "bittul" is central to the Chassidic tradition, yet it defies precise interpretation. Commonly translated as "self-nullification," the idea is that one can express her/his greatest potential when s/he allows the infinite to flow through her/him without the interference of the ego. That said, each of us has been created with particular qualities and talents with which we are to fulfill our given task. Therefore, one must strive to make a positive impact on the world while simultaneously nullifying her/his desire for recognition or acclaim.The Lubavitcher Rebbe taught that everyone has a responsibility to use the qualities with which s/he was divinely endowed to share the universal wisdom and inspiration of Torah with those who are within one's sphere of influence: "if you know aleph, teach aleph." It is the author's hope that this book will help many others - of all backgrounds and affiliations - to see the beauty and elegance of every aspect of their existence, and to live a life of profound optimism, love, meaning, and purpose.