Reading Thomas Merton: A Guide to His Life and Work

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Summary: An encellent referenece book despite some typos
Review: Don't be put off by the Dallas writer's overly critical review. Yes, there are some typos that are the result of the back and forth with a publisher who was not as familiar as Ihoped with printing books containing lots of details, such as this fine reference work.
Nevertheless, take a chance and if you are at all interested in Merton as a student, an educator, a spiritual reader, you will find the book a valuable resource.
John (author)

Rating:
Summary: An encellent referenece book despite some typos
Review: Don't be put off by the Dallas writer's overly critical review. Yes, there are some typos that are the result of the back and forth with a publisher who was not as familiar as Ihoped with printing books containing lots of details, such as this fine reference work.
Nevertheless, take a chance and if you are at all interested in Merton as a student, an educator, a spiritual reader, you will find the book a valuable resource.
John (author)

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Summary: Finally!
Review: Having been a devoted reader of Thomas Merton for many years, it is welcoming at last to see a book that not only says who Thomas Merton is but has an annotated bibliography of his works and works about him. This book is a one-stop "Merton-ville Express" that will lead to a land of exciting spiritual challenge. Floundering around in your spiritual journey? So did Merton! Join him through his books on his spiritual journey. You cannot be disappointed. John Laughlin has captured it exquisitely!
Pearl Hibbard, Ph.D. Psychotherapist and Spiritual Director

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Summary: A TRUE LAYMAN'S UNDERSTANDABLE STORY
Review: MR. LAUGHLIN HAS CAPTURED THE ESSENCE OF THE LIFE OF THOMAS MERTON, HIS COURAGE, HIS IMAGINATION AND HIS FORTITUDE.
IT IS A MUST FOR ANYONE, YOUNG OR OLD WHO IS LOOKING FOR A HERO.

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Summary: An essential reference for students of Merton's thought
Review: Reading Thomas Merton: A Guide To His Life And Work by John Laughlin (International Thomas Merton Society and Cistercian Lay Contemplatives) is a scholarly, meticulous, involved, and informative examination and survey of Thomas Merton and his literary work. Part I focuses on Merton's life in detail, and Part II is a complete, annotated bibliography of nearly all of his writings. From listings of Merton-related web sites to the best places to find Merton's books to key quotes from Merton's works, Reading Thomas Merton is an invaluable and essential reference for students of Merton's thought and writings.

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Summary: Obviously self-published
Review: The content is okay, but the sloppiness of the writing and all the typos are annoying and distracting. The author should fire the editor, except she was his wife, and she is also the very favorable reviewer below named Dr. Pearl Hibbard. I wonder how she reviewed the book when it appears that, as editor, she didn't even read it.