{"product_id":"a-thomas-merton-reader-9780385032926","title":"A Thomas Merton Reader","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Thomas Merton Reader\u003c\/i\u003e provides a complete view of Merton, in all his aspects: contemplative, spiritual writer, poet, peacemaker, and social critic. In this closely knit volume are significant selections not only from his major works but from some lesser-known, yet equally valuable, writings as well. Presented here is a living Thomas Merton, expounding through prose and poetry on an abundance of important themes -- war, love, peace, Eastern thought and spirituality, monastic life, art, contemplation, and solitude. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eM. Scott Peck puts the writings included here into the context of Merton's life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Merton\u003c\/b\u003e (1915-68), Trappist monk, author, and peace activist, came to international prominence at a young age with his classic autobiography, \u003ci\u003eThe Seven Storey Mountain\u003c\/i\u003e. Over the rest of his life he wrote prolifically on a vast range of topics, including prayer, interior growth, social responsibility, violence, and war. Toward the end of his life he played a significant role in introducing Eastern religion to the West. He is today regarded as a spiritual master, a brilliant religious writer, and a man who embodied the quest for God and human solidarity in the modern world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eM. Scott Peck, M.D., \u003c\/b\u003eis a nationally renowned author and lecturer on the relationship between religion and the science of psychology. One of his most recent books is \u003ci\u003eFurther Along the Road Less Traveled\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50523559887122,"sku":"9780385032926","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9fe669f2-67a6-400c-9e22-4ce23b0293df.jpg?v=1731152373","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-thomas-merton-reader-9780385032926","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}