The seven storey of mountains by Thomas Merton

About this book…

A modern-day Confessions of Saint Augustine, The Seven Storey Mountain is one of the most influential religious works of the twentieth century. This edition contains an introduction by Merton's editor, Robert Giroux, and a note to the reader by biographer William H. Shannon. It tells of the growing restlessness of a brilliant and passionate young man whose search for peace and faith leads him, at the age of twenty-six, to take vows in one of the most demanding Catholic orders—the Trappist monks. At the Abbey of Gethsemani, "the four walls of my new freedom," Thomas Merton struggles to withdraw from the world, but only after he has fully immersed himself in it. The Seven Storey Mountain has been a favorite of readers ranging from Graham Greene to Claire Booth Luce, Eldridge Cleaver, and Frank McCourt. Since its original publication this timeless spiritual tome has been published in over twenty languages and has touched millions of lives. (amazon.com)

Julie O’Donnell recommends this book becuase…

“This is a beautiful book. It's the story of Merton's life and conversion, and I found his journey and descriptions helped me go deeper in my faith and discover the hidden epic of the sacraments.

I see God's love in Merton and for Merton, through his memoirs. It is really an account of that personal love of God acting through each event to inspire such a wonderful life of conversion, which was to bear fruit in many lives.”