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Title: Meetings with the Archangel : A Comedy of the Spirit by Stephen Mitchell ISBN: 0060932481 Publisher: Perennial Pr Pub. Date: 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.36
Rating: 4
Summary: Superbly challenging yet entertaining introduction to Zen.
Comment: Having read numerous books on eastern philosopy, I was only mildly interested in yet another. However, Stephen Mitchell was appearing at a book-signing at the Harvard Coop Bookstore, and I simply could not pass it up. Accompanied by my daughter, we went, purchased the book and listened to Mr. Mitchell read portions from it. What a find! I have read Meetings with the Archangel twice and will read it again, I'm sure. Watching the development of the narrator as he progresses through several stages of spiritual enlightment was fascinating. The challenge, of course, is to launch yourself on such a mission. The story is entirely entertaining and one not to be put down once started. I suspect there is a great deal of Mr. Mitchell in this book, and it is especially wonderful to have a memory of his own voice reading selections from this excellent work of fiction. Well worth your time. Enjoy.
Rating: 5
Summary: Breathtaking, seriously funny spiritual commentary
Comment: I knew I had to re-read this book even before I was halfway through the first reading. I found myself stopping to breathe between fantastically worded passages, only to dive in for more. The subtitle, A Comedy of the Spirit, best describes the book's unique voice. Meetings With the Archangel is the fictional autobiography of an author who pursues a meandering but intense path of spiritual training, from Hasidic Judaism to Zen training, with studies of numerous other writings on enlightenment and angels. The Archangel Gabriel visits him to reflect the author's own state of growth, as well as to amaze him with images of the heavens almost beyond comprehension. All this is done with unabashed passion and self-depricating humor. Even if you have little interest in angels, you will find a lot to chew on (and laugh about) from Gabriel's conversations. The character's exploration of the meaning of evil is also riveting and thought provoking. Stephen Mitchell balances mysterious thought-morsels with a light-hearted commentary that makes the consideration of spiritual journeys like playing frisbee with your soul. It is a goofy but rewarding challenge to catch what's being thrown at you.
Rating: 4
Summary: the most amazing manipulation of words you'll ever read
Comment: Even before I finsihed with this book, i found myself going back and re-reading sections. The author has the most amazing talant with words that I believe I've read to date. While the book can be a little slow, it is definately a must read for anyone with an appreciaiton for fine writing. It is funny, moving, and more than worth the time I've spent re-reading and highlighting my favorite passages. I tend to loan out books after I've read them and sometimes don't get them back. This book hasn't left my room for fear that I'll never see it again. I plan to tell any would-be borrowers that it's worth their money to buy their own copy.
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Title: The Gospel According to Jesus by Stephen Mitchell ISBN: 0060923210 Publisher: Perennial Pr Pub. Date: 1994 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Essence of Wisdom: Words from the Masters to Illuminate the Spiritual Path by Stephen Mitchell ISBN: 0767903064 Publisher: Broadway Books Pub. Date: 19 October, 1999 List Price(USD): $10.00 |
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Title: A Book of Psalms: Selected and Adapted from the Hebrew by Stephen Mitchell ISBN: 0060924705 Publisher: Perennial Pr Pub. Date: 1994 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: The Frog Prince: A Fairy Tale for Consenting Adults by Stephen Mitchell ISBN: 0609605453 Publisher: Harmony Books Pub. Date: 1999 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: The Book of Job by Stephen Mitchell ISBN: 0060969598 Publisher: Perennial Pr Pub. Date: 1994 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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