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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsTo Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessingsby John Odonohue
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:From the author of the bestselling Anam Cara comes a beautiful collection of blessings to help readers through both the everyday and the extraordinary events of their lives. John ODonohue, Irish teacher and poet, has been widely praised for his gift of drawing on Celtic spiritual traditions to create words of inspiration and wisdom for today. In To Bless the Space Between Us, his compelling blend of elegant, poetic language and spiritual insight offers readers comfort and encouragement on their journeys through life. ODonohue looks at lifes thresholdsgetting married, having children, starting a new joband offers invaluable guidelines for making the transition from a known, familiar world into a new, unmapped territory. Most profoundly, however, ODonohue explains “blessing” as a way of life, as a lens through which the whole world is transformed. ODonohue awakens readers to timeless truths and shows the power they have to answer contemporary dilemmas and ease us through periods of change. Review:"What does it mean to bless others and ourselves? In this collection of O'Donohue's poetic prayers, the author of Beauty and Anam Cara focuses on bringing God's blessings into the liminal spaces in our lives: times of transition, grieving, change or preparation for the unknown. Some of the blessings are for specific situations that are bread-and-butter staples of other prayer books, such as benedictions over births, weddings, new jobs or new homes. Others are unexpected and bravely dark, including a prayer for the loved ones left behind after a suicide, or for a parent after the death of a child. O'Donohue is not afraid to tackle the fear and guilt that many harbor secretly, bringing shame and addiction out into the open even while celebrating new life and new love. His writing is sensitive and deep: 'As light departs to let the earth be one with night, Silence deepens in the mind, and thoughts grow slow; The basket of twilight brims over with colors,' he says of evening Vespers. The book closes with the Irish priest's personal — and often profound — musings on the act of blessing, drawing on Celtic spirituality and the wisdom of poets and philosophers." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) About the AuthorJOHN ODONOHUE is the author of several books, including, most recently, Beauty, and the international bestsellers Anam Cara and Eternal Echoes, as well as two collections of poetry, Echoes of Memory and Conamara Blues. He lives in Ireland and frequently travels to the United States to give lectures and conduct workshops. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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