The Baal Shem Tov taught in pithy, powerfull homilies. Though based on profound mystical techings, and on Talmudic scholarship, his words were transmitted in simple language, free of schilarship terminology. That way, the average Jew would understand him, and the scholar would appreciate the profoundity of his ideas.

Among the Baal Shem Tov's teachings included in this book:

How a Jew's body and soul are precious to G-d.
How words and letters have the power to shape a person's reality.
How all the spiritual realms are impacted by our deeds, words, and even thoughts.
The Divine secret behind cravings.
The importance of humility.