Name: Beauty: The Invisible Embrace
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Author: John O'Donohue
ISBN: 9780060957261

Type

Physical Book

Author

John O'Donohue

Publisher

Harper Perennial

Language

English

Pages

272

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.6 x 14.0 x 1.6 cm

Weight

0.21 kg.

ISBN

0060957263

ISBN13

9780060957261

Synopsis "Beauty: The Invisible Embrace "

In this follow-up to his international bestsellers Anam Cara and Eternal Echoes, John O'Donohue turns his attention to the subject of beauty--the divine beauty that calls the imagination and awakens all that is noble in the human heartBeauty is a gentle but urgent call to awaken. O'Donohue opens our eyes, hearts, and minds to the wonder of our own relationship with beauty by exposing the infinity and mystery of its breadth. His words return us to the dignity of silence, profundity of stillness, power of thought and perception, and the eternal grace and generosity of beauty's presence. In this masterful and revelatory work, O'Donohue encourages our greater intimacy with beauty and celebrates it for what it really is: a homecoming of the human spirit. As he focuses on the classical, medieval, and Celtic traditions of art, music, literature, nature, and language, O'Donohue reveals how beauty's invisible embrace invites us toward new heights of passion and creativity even in these uncertain times of global conflict and crisis.

John O'Donohue

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John O'Donohue (1956-2008) was an Irish poet, philosopher, and priest, known for his work in promoting Celtic spirituality. Born into a Gaelic-speaking family in County Clare, Ireland, he developed a deep connection with the landscape and culture of his homeland. He earned a PhD in Philosophical Theology from the University of Tübingen, Germany, with postdoctoral studies on the medieval mystic Meister Eckhart

Among his most notable works are "Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom" (1997), which explores Celtic spirituality and friendship; "Eternal Echoes" (1998), a reflection on memory and the soul; and "To Bless the Space Between Us" (2008), a collection of poetic blessings. These works, which combine poetry, philosophy, and spirituality, have been acclaimed for their depth and beauty, establishing O'Donohue as an influential voice in contemporary spiritual literature.

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