Noted by Google as a Best Book of 2008
Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton draws us into the geographical landscape of Thomas Merton's life in America, a landscape that was intrinsic to his spiritual journey. Containing a considerable amount of rich material unused in the documentary by the same name, Soul Searching is alive with the narrative of those who either knew Merton well or passionately care about him: Father Daniel Berrigan, Rosemary Ruether, Martin Marty, Paul Elie, and many others. Their insights are linked to the places--from the Abbey of Gethsemani to the Redwoods Monastery in California, from New York City to Christ in the Desert Monastery in New Mexico--that both nurtured and shaped Merton. The picture that emerges, through both the narrative and vivid photography, is filled with provocative insights into the interior landscape of one of the spiritual giants of modern times. Bonus DVD of the PBS documentary by award-winning producer Morgan Atkinson is also included.
Noted by Google as a Best Book of 2008
Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton draws us into the geographical landscape of Thomas Merton's life in America, a landscape that was intrinsic to his spiritual journey. Containing a considerable amount of rich material unused in the documentary by the same name, Soul Searching is alive with the narrative of those who either knew Merton well or passionately care about him: Father Daniel Berrigan, Rosemary Ruether, Martin Marty, Paul Elie, and many others. Their insights are linked to the places--from the Abbey of Gethsemani to the Redwoods Monastery in California, from New York City to Christ in the Desert Monastery in New Mexico--that both nurtured and shaped Merton. The picture that emerges, through both the narrative and vivid photography, is filled with provocative insights into the interior landscape of one of the spiritual giants of modern times. Bonus DVD of the PBS documentary by award-winning producer Morgan Atkinson is also included.
Jonathan Montaldo has served as director of the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University and is a past president of the International Thomas Merton Society. His editions of Thomas Merton's works include Entering the Silence: Thomas Merton's Journals, Volume 2; The Intimate Merton: His Life from His Journals (with Patrick Hart); Dialogues with Silence: Thomas Merton's Prayers & Drawings; A Year with Thomas Merton; Thomas Merton In His Own Words; Choosing to Love the World: Thomas Merton on Contemplation; and the eight-volume series Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton (with Robert G. Toth).
[Y]oung and old, who are looking for a spiritual guide [are
encouraged] to read this book.Pastoral Music
Soul Searching is an excellent introduction to Merton’s life and
thinking. Its generous use of well-reproduced photographs, and
chatty style, make it very accessible.The Merton Journal
Merton speaks to each generation about prayer, social concern,
interreligious dialogue, and the search for the true self. Soul
Searching helps us meditate on this legacy, and may send many more
people back to the books that Merton himself wrote.Commonweal
Atkinson and Montaldo draw from Trappist Monk Merton’s journals,
books, letters, poetry, and photos, offering readers fascinating
glimpses into the man beneath his public image.Episcopal Life
While the book would not fit into your back pocket it would grace
any prayer stool, bedside locker, glove compartment, or student
desk. It is a good introduction to Merton and whets the appetite
for further reading.The Furrow
Thomas Merton was a highly spiritual man who gave much comfort to
many people, and Soul Searching is a read for those to who want to
be inspired further.Midwest Book Review
The book of reminiscences, like the documentary, will surely awaken
interest in Merton as an outstanding cultural figure and spiritual
pilgrim.Midwest Book Review
Following the film release, Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas
Merton as a book makes a considerable contribution to Merton
studies. Twenty-four well-known Merton interpreters reflect on the
monk, the solitary explorer, the social critic, and the man of
letters in this engaging volume, thanks to the editorial
collaboration of Morgan Atkinson and Jonathan Montaldo. It can be
highly recommended to all seekers of God in our troubled times.Br.
Patrick Hart, Monk of Gethsemani and Merton’s last secretary
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