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This book is extraordinary in many ways, the most extraordinary being the fact that Merton didn't want to write it: he did so in obedience to his superiors. It's a great introduction to Merton's life and work, but anyone truly interested in him should also read his personal journals for a more complete picture of this amazing man and writer.
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The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton
plpost, January 24, 2007
This book is extraordinary in many ways, the most extraordinary being the fact that Merton didn't want to write it: he did so in obedience to his superiors. It's a great introduction to Merton's life and work, but anyone truly interested in him should also read his personal journals for a more complete picture of this amazing man and writer.(6 of 10 readers found this comment helpful)