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by Thomas Merton (Author), Thomas J. McDonnell (Editor)
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  • Paperback: 528 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell; 2nd Revised edition edition (Jun 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0385032927
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385032926
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.2 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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This volume presents Thomas Merton in all his aspects. In this one volume are selections, from Merton's major works and lesser known writings. It is edited by Thomas P McDonnell. It also includes an introduction by M Scott Peck.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent foundation for learning about Merton, 11 Feb 1998
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This book does provide some of the best writings of Thomas Merton. The editors of the book have given the reader the ability to see the mind of Thomas Merton through a long period of his life. The editors did not only take from Merton's more famous books but they also printed some previously unavailable writings by Merton. My only problem with this book was the limited selection of works concerning Merton's interest in Zen.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well chosen pieces and a fine balance..., 5 Oct 1998
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Thomas Merton was a master of self-relflection style writing and this reader captures that nuance of Merton's being so well that the book reads almost like a diary. It is laid out to follow Merton's life, pulling from the majority of his published works. It's fascinating to watch his more superstitious and youthful ideas about Catholicism slowly turn into a more practical mature discipline. It's also interesting from the viewpoint of a writer, something Merton explicily was whether he liked it or not. Some of the writing is fantastic, magical, while some is dry and self-involved - just as any writer can and will be. Very inspiring. I took this book with me on a retreat to Gethsemani and it made the perfect companion. Well-worth owning even if you have most of Merton's books already.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have addition to modern theological libraries, 9 May 1999
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An interesting, well-organized anthology of Merton's total works. This collection demonstrates the value of having the author contribute to the production of an anthology. Merton's works encompass a dramatic range of theological and literary style, and this anthology deals fairly with each. From the Augustinian Seven Storey Mountain, to Thoureau-like literary reviews and journals, and even to some Harlem Renaissance-like poetry, this anthology has it all. Merton in all his brilliance... a must read, and a must-have addition to any modern theological library, Catholic or not.
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