Book description
There is a divine restlessness in the human heart today, an eternal
echo of longing that lives deep within us and never lets us settle for
what we have or where we are. Now, in this exquisitely crafted,
inspirational book, John O'Donohue explores that most basic of human
desires - the desire to belong. It is a desire that constantly draws
us towards new possibilities of self-discovery, friendship and
creativity.
In Eternal Echoes John O'Donohue embarks upon a journey of discovery
into the heart of our post-modern world - a hungry, homeless world
that suffers from a deep sense of isolation and fragmentation. With
the thousand-year-old shelter of divine belonging now shattered, we
seem to have lost our way in this magical, wondrous universe.
Here, as we explore perennial themes and gain insight from a range
of ancient beliefs, we draw inspiration from Ireland's rich spiritual
heritage of Celtic thought and imagination. It is a heritage of
profound, mystical wisdom that will open pathways to peace and
contentment, and lead us to live with creativity, honour and
compassion the one life that has been given to us.
Destined to become a timeless classic of vision and hope, this is an
imaginative tour de force by one of today's most inspirational writers.
John O'Donohue was awarded a Ph. D. in philosophical theology from
the University of Tübingen in 1990. He is the author of several works,
including a collection of poems, Echoes of Memory, a book on the
philosophy of Hegel,
Person als Vermittlung, Conamara Blues
, and the international bestsellers,
Anam Cara, Eternal Echoes
and
Divine Beauty
. His latest work,
Benedictus: A Book of Blessings
will be published in 2007. John travels widely in Europe and the US,
where he lectures and holds workshops. He lives in Ireland
