The Intimate Merton : His Life From His Journals

Thomas Merton; Patrick Hart; Jonathan Montaldo

ISBN 10: 0062516205 / ISBN 13: 9780062516206

Published by HarperOne, 1999

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0062516205I5N00

Synopsis:

Culling the beloved Trappist monk's journals for evidence of spiritual transformation, the author finds evidence aplenty, revealing Merton's passionate explorations of spirituality and the contemplative life, his relationship with Buddhism, his role in the 1960s anti-war movement, and much more.

Review: "Brilliant social, political, and personal commentaries."-- "New York Times Book Review"I rejoice in this rich volume...It is a book I will keep by my bed for the spiritual nourishment and the pure joy in the writing."-- "Frank McCourt, author of "'Tis and "Angela's Ashes"With the publication of this stunning, diary-like memoir, the gravitational pull of Thomas Merton's legacy will have no end in sight."-- "The Merton Seasonal

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Intimate Merton : His Life From His ...
Publisher: HarperOne
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket