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Liked It “There is always that book that you can look back to as a formative time in your life. This book was that for me. I read this during my senior year of college while I was going through the scary transition to adulthood. It deepened my faith and gave me meaning in life.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“There is always that book that you can look back to as a formative time in your life. This book was that for me. I read this during my senior year of college while I was going through the scary transition to adulthood. It deepened my faith and gave me meaning in life.”
Jessica J wrote this review Saturday, September 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“a long read, good quality writing, very detailed autobiography”
bruce k wrote this review Thursday, August 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“There's something about this book... It's just a fascinating story in itself, and he tells it in its intricacy, in it's humor, that just gives all the glory to God...”
Jen R wrote this review Saturday, July 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“One of the best autobiographies of the 20th century and probably the best conversion story. Merton's journey began in the bohemian art world, moved through the intellectual heights of pre-war New York and finally to a Trappist monastery. A beautiful story of reason leading to faith and faith sharpening reason. A book to re-read just to see where you are on your own spiritual journey.”
Sorella M wrote this review Monday, July 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Always interested in Merton, this was the first substantial biography I found. Much that was censored from his own writing comes to light here.”
Carol M wrote this review Sunday, July 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The Seven Storey Mountain is an excellent book about the early life and conversion of Thomas Merton to Catholicism and his entrance into monastic life. It is a fascinating look at a man who was raised by liberal and non-religious parents in the early 20th century and the journey that brings him from a firmly secular mindset, he talks about attending Communist meetings, into a very spiritual one, his conversion.”
mary-erin wrote this review Saturday, February 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“My brother Danny got me interested in Thomas Merton. This is an amazing autobiography of a great thinker. Highly recommended. ”
moik wrote this review Sunday, January 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wow, very deep but still an excellent book for those seeking to deepen their faith.”
kevin g wrote this review Tuesday, July 22 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
