This publication is the complete and unedited edition of Thomas Merton's autobiography. It tells of a life spent in devotion, and offers insights into the religious experience.
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'A remarkable book, a classic of its kind, written in a vivid, rich and alert style which ranges from crisp vernacular to passionate eloquence, full of picturesque incident and passing at times into religious ecstasy.' --Times Literary Supplement
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Thomas Merton (1915-1968) is regarded as one of the most influential religious writers of modern times. A Trappist monk, and peace and civil rights activist, his bestselling books include New Seeds of Contemplation and his autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain, which is also part of the SPCK Classics series.
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'The Seven Story Mountain' (UK title 'Elected Silence') is a modern classic - an intimate biography of a man in search of God and finding Him in the great silence of a Trappist monastery. Born in France in 1912, Merton lives in American and grows increasingly disillusioned with contemporary society. The book chronicles his conversation to Catholicism and details his journey from atheism to a life amongst Cistercian monks in Kentucky. 'The Seven Storey Mountain' is a spiritual autobiography for anybody who cares about the quest for the soul's final harbour. It is a delight.
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By Peter Kenney
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THE SEVEN STOREY MOUNTAIN is an honest book. The author does not seem to conceal much about his relationships with his friends, parents, grandparents and brother or his life as a monk. His spiritual climb from being totally immersed in the world as an academic to his entry into the Trappist monastery at Gethsemany is portrayed as a torturous struggle. As the book ends the reader gets the impression that many more such battles are still in store for Merton.
When setting out to read books by this author, I recommend beginning with THE SEVEN STOREY MOUNTAIN. It will leave you with a desire to read more about Merton's pilgrimage as reflected in his later works.
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Thomas Merton writes with moving, often funny, searingly insightful eloquence of his own conversion to Christianity and then his journey to becoming a Cistercian monk. His story is fascinating, and his prose and intelligence sparkle -- this classic book is an excellent way of introducing deeper spiritual thinking into our own lives through the easy medium of autobiography.
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Powerful Spiritual Journey
This is an extremely engaging story of a journey of a man struggling with life, moving towards the Catholic faith and eventually becoming a Trappist monk. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Don
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A good read
An honest and interesting book from a great spiritual lperson with food for thought for most people. Very enjoyable indeed.
Published 3 months ago by J. Muller
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An ambivalent review
It seems almost heretical to criticise Thomas Merton; but I found this book quite hard going, and got annoyed at his lack of understanding or appreciation of Anglican spirituality... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Egomet
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A breath of fresh air!!!
A wonderfully honest and inspiring autobiography leading from unconventional childhood to a powerful calling to a contemplative life that has inspired people from different... Read more
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Started off enjoying the book but found that it dragged towards the end. I enjoy reading books about human experience so I have no regrets buying this book, however I would not buy... Read more
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The 7 storey mountain
This was a present for my husband, who had requested it.
He found it most inspiring, and it answered many questions he had had in his mind over the years. Read more
He found it most inspiring, and it answered many questions he had had in his mind over the years. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Rufus
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Best Ever
I have to say that, at this stage of my life, aged 65, this is the best book I have ever read, in the sense that it is entertaining, literary, breathtakingly impressive. Read more
Published 22 months ago by MKB
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Interesting
I enjoyed it and found it very interesting, although Thomas himself in later life dismissed it as a load of "Pap!"
Published on 9 Dec 2010 by Mr. M. P. Hoadley
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Confessions in the Twentieth Century
Thomas Merton's Seven Storey Mountain is an exceptional book which tells the story of his Life, until just after he becomes a Trappist Monk. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2010 by Mr. J. E. Norman
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A poor quality recording that wavers in and out of audibility at several points and for sustained periods. Read more
Published on 19 May 2010 by Mr. Mark Cazalet
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