The Intimate Merton: His Life from His Journals by Thomas Merton (English) Paper

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At last, Thomas Merton's complete spiritual memoir--assembled from the most powerful, intimate, and essential passages in our critically acclaimed Merton Journals. "Merton's real autobiography is in his personal journals" (Kenneth Woodward, Newsweek, Sept

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In this diary-like memoir, composed of his most poignant and insightful journal entries, The Intimate Merton lays bare the steep ways of Thomas Merton's spiritual path. Culled from the seven volumes of his personal journals, this twenty nine year chronicle deepens and extends the story Thomas Merton recounted and made famous in The Seven Storey Mountain. This book is the spiritual autobiography of our century's most celebrated monk -- the wisdom gained from the personal experience of an enduring spiritual teacher. Here is Merton's account of his life's major challenges, his confrontations with monastic and church hierarchies, his interaction with religious traditions east and west, and his antiwar and civil-rights activities. In The Intimate Merton we engage a writer's art of "confession and witness" as he searches for a contemporary, authentic, and global spirituality.Recounting Merton's earliest days in the monastery to his journey east to meet the Dalai Lama, The Intimate Merton captures the essence of what makes Thomas Merton's life journey so perennially relevant.

Author Biography

Thomas Merton (1915-1968) is widely regarded as one of the most influential spiritual writers of modern times. He was a Trappist monk, writer, and peace and civil rights activist. His bestselling books include The Seven-Storey Mountain, New Seeds of Contemplation, and Mystics and Zen Masters.

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

Description for Teachers/Educators

At last, Thomas Merton's complete spiritual memoir -- assembled from the most powerful, intimate, and essential passages in the critically acclaimed Merton Journals. This memoir, composed of his most poignant and insightful journal entries, lays bare the challenges of Merton's spiritual path over a period of 29 years. Culled from the seven volumes of his personal journals, The Intimate Merton expands on the story Merton made famous in The Seven Storey Mountain. Essential reading for everyone who loved Seven Storey Mountain but wondered how Merton's spirituality continued to evolve over the course of his life, The Intimate Merton offers his explorations of the contemplative life, his most passionate investigations into Zen and other religious traditions, and much more. Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was a Trappist monk, writer, and peace activist. His autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain (1948), was a major bestseller. Merton wrote a number of other spiritual classics, including New Seeds of Contemplation, The Sign of Jonas, and Mystics and Zen Masters. Br. Patrick Hart, O.C.S.O., general editor of the Journals, was Merton's last secretary and has acted as the Abbey of Gethsemani's representative on Merton affairs since his death. Hart edited Volumes 1 and 7 of the Journals, Love and Living, The Monastic Journey, and several other Merton books. Jonathan Montaldo, director of the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine College, edited Volume 2 of the Journals. "I... rejoice in this rich volume, The Intimate Merton. 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 Angela's Ashes and 'Tis.

Details ISBN0062516299 Author Patrick Hart Short Title INTIMATE MERTON Pages 400 Language English ISBN-10 0062516299 ISBN-13 9780062516299 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2001 Residence US Birth 1915 Death 1968 Imprint HarperOne Subtitle His Life from His Journals DOI 10.1604/9780062516299 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2001-02-20 NZ Release Date 2001-02-20 US Release Date 2001-02-20 UK Release Date 2001-02-20 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Publication Date 2001-02-20 DEWEY 271 Audience General Imprint US HarperOne Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this

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