Tribute Edition: Anam Cara: Spiritual Wisdom from the Celtic World

John O'Donohue

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Published by Transworld Ireland, part of Transworld Publishers

Format: Hardback

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EAN: 9781848270480
Published: 25 Oct 2008

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Synopsis

This special edition celebrates the life and work of John O'Donohue

When St Patrick came to Ireland in the 5th century AD, he encountered the Celtic people and a flourishing spiritual tradition that had already existed for thousands of years. He also discovered that where the Christians worshipped one God, the Celts had many and found divinity all around them: in the rivers, hills, sea and sky. The ancient Celtic reverence for the spirit in all things survives today - a vibrant legacy of mystical wisdom that is unique in the Western world.

Now, in this exquisite book, Irish poet and schollar John O'Donohue shares with us the secrets of this ancient world. Using authentic Irish prayers and blessings, he reveals the treasures that lie hidden within your own soul and the 'secret divinity' in your relationships. As he traces the cycles of life and nature, he draws from the holy waters of Ireland's spiritual heritage to lead you to a place where your heart can be healed and nourished. It is a place wher you will disocer your own anam cara, your true 'soul friend'.

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What the critics say

John O'Donohue is a man of the soul. His scholarly meditation on the continuing relevance of Ireland's spiritual heritage has become a publishing phenomenon...This poetic meditation has become a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic...A lyrical prayer
- The Times

Words of wisdom...a heady mixture of myth, poetry, philosophy...profound and moving.
- Independent

This book is a phenomenon in itself...a book to read and reread forever, its style of varied narration responds to our times.
- Irish Times

A rare synthesis of philosophy, poetry and spirituality...a powerful and life-transforming experience for those who read it.
- Deepak Chopra, author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

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About the Author

John O'Donohue was awarded a Ph.D. in philosophical theology from the University of Tübingen in 1990. He wrote several major works, including two poetry collections, Echoes of Memory and Conamara Blues, and the international bestsellers, Anam Cara, Eternal Echoes and Divine Beauty. His latest work, the acclaimed Benedictus: A Book of Blessings, was published in 2007.

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