No Man Is an Island Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I have been slowly reading this book for four year. so much to contemplate. "

" game-changer! "

" A good read, but might be more frustrating than enlightening depending on where you're coming from. Merton does a great job of describing the spiritual plight of humanity (particularly the plight of humans who cultivate no sense of the spirit), but his prescriptive assertions are too narrow to be of much use to anyone who isn't already a devout Christian. As a quasi-skeptic (and seeker of truth) with a history with religion, I found plenty to think about and relate to here, but also plenty to question and scratch my head over--Merton takes the mythology and language of Christianity for granted, for example, which precludes a deeper exploration of the human condition outside of that framework; also, out of nowhere there's a lot of focus on monkhood at one point, which for most readers is probably a bit too specific to be relevant. Overall, it has its dry patches, but it also has some really important things to say about human life, so definitely check it out if you're interested in religion and spirituality. "

" This book changed my life. Right from the first page. I've read other books by Merton, some of which are quite complicated, but this one I loved. I read it every few years. Reminds me about what is important, to get out of myself, to listen to others, to learn, to remain teachable, to find what your purpose in life is and use the talents God has given you. "

" The best sequal ever written. "

" This is a perfect gem of a book. Many good passages for meditation. My favorite quote: "The silence of the sky remains when the plane has gone." "

" one of my first encounters with Merton. A heady book with a great deal of insight into his own live in the cloister, and the benefits of community as opposed to the independence we're so fond of. "

" Took me about 2 years to finish but it was worth it! That Thomas Merton is one wise fellow...I hope to understand the heart of God as he did. "

" A great book, and I recommend reading it. "

" Maybe just a peninsula. "

" This is probably a book that should be read instead of being listened to. I have bought a print edition and will be reading it. "

" Never did grab me. "

" My heart responds as to this, as I expected it to respond to "Care of the Soul", by Moore. "Care of the Soul" frustrated my Catholic mind... and the heart in me which fears individuality. But Merton touched me... and woke me... and inspired me. "

" This has informed my philosophy and approach to life. The prose is gorgeous and evocative. "

" I read this book at the age of 15 or 16. Being very silly at the time, I didn't get much out of this book. I remember vaguely liking it. I should read this again, I'd probably enjoy it more. "

" Wonderful book...chocked full of spiritual wisdom... "

" more MERTON "

" My good, sweet friend Jessie suggested this book. It is taking me years to read, but anytime I pick it up I am blessed, encouraged, and challenged. I think in the future I might use it as a daily devotion, reading one or two sections per day. "

" I like Thomas Merton. He has a lot of good things to say about how God loves us immensely. That being said, I don't think I understand him fully, he's pretty intellectual that way. "

" this is an excellent treatise on man's relationship to God, to others, and to truth "

" One of Merton's absolute best books! If you really want to understand why you're on this planet and how to live within it with any sense of sanity, read this book. It will put so much in perspective. I can't say enough good things about it! "

" This was not simple to read. I kept underlining phrases though and rereading and wanting to reference a page. It's one of those books that makes you a better person. "

" has a really good beginning section, and an essay on Love. "

" this is an excellent treatise on man's relationship to God, to others, and to truth "

" Some parts I found to be very touching and profound while other parts I found simply hard to pay attention to. I hope to listen to it again. "

" Wonderful book...chocked full of spiritual wisdom... "

" I like Thomas Merton. He has a lot of good things to say about how God loves us immensely. That being said, I don't think I understand him fully, he's pretty intellectual that way. "

" A book for deep theological contemplation. This man is brilliant. I could read one page and meditate on it for the whole day. A great tool for development of our relationship with God. "

" Thomas Merton has a way of presenting the depth of faith, struggle, devotion and living in a world of struggle and doubt that simply comforts. This is, I strongly believe, one of his best books. "

" An excellent introduction to Thomas Merton. Short chapters on a variety of topics make it an easy read. This book was a huge inspiration during my formation to the diaconate. "

" Merton is able to express the essence of solitude and silence in relation to so many of the basics of life and this book is a masterpiece. I go back to his essays over and over. "