The Inner Landscape : On Contradiction as Invitation and the Hidden Blessings of Pain and Suffering
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.25 (597 Votes) |
Asin | : | 156455497X |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 476 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The Inner Landscape explores the themes of self-exile and hardship, and the Celtic way of welcoming paradox and finding precious light in the darkest valleys of our inner terrain. 2 cassettes.. Our bodies are mere outlines of a vast and complex interior world: a landscape of contradiction and mystery
interesting and thought provoking I had heard so much about O'Donohue from friends that I was a bit afraid to listen to this tape (the first work of his I've read/heard), for fear he wouldn't live up to his billing. And I have to confess that it took me awhile to get over his self-conscious Irish brogue--yes, I do realize that he IS Irish, but especially since his accent occasionally disappears, the skeptic in me has to wonder if he's not taking advantage of the current Yankee fascination with all things Irish and Scottish by broadening his brogue as much as possible at strategic moments. But by the end of the first side of the first tape, . More Wonderful O'Donohue A Customer I already have a deep appreciation of O'Donohue's work and was once again lifted in spirit by this great poet/thinker. I agree with the previous review in that after one side of the tape you will be a fan of O'Donohue. However, some might find Anam Cara a better introduction to this most gentle of souls.