{"product_id":"a-thomas-merton-reader-isbn-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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eM. Scott Peck puts the writings included here into the context of Merton's life.\u003c\/p\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003c\/p\u003eRevised","brand":"Image","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301043425509,"sku":"NP9780385032926","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780385032926.jpg?v=1767720852","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-thomas-merton-reader-isbn-9780385032926","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}