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Mentioned in 13 episodes

The Seven Storey Mountain

Book • 1948

The Seven Storey Mountain is Thomas Merton's autobiography, written while he was a monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani.

The book chronicles Merton's early life, his conversion to Roman Catholicism at age 23, and his decision to join the Trappist order at the age of 26.

It is a unique spiritual autobiography that mirrors Dante's journey from hell through purgatory to paradise, reflecting Merton's transition from a worldly life to monastic life.

The book has been highly influential and has touched millions of lives, translated into more than twenty languages and recognized as one of the most influential religious works of our time.

Mentioned by

Duncan Trussell

Andrew Sullivan

Matthew Petrusik

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a memoir of Thomas Merton's spiritual journey.

Ep. 315: The Surprising Myth of Doing Less

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

within a discussion of quiet quitting and generational shifts in attitudes towards work and life balance.

Ep. 214: Quiet Quitting

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a memoir of Thomas Merton's transition to becoming a Trappist monk.

Ep. 194: The Surprising Math of Doing Less

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book he was reading for his work on the deep life.

Ep. 186: The Power of “Day Batching”

Mentioned by

Duncan Trussell

while discussing his mother's death and the experience of grief without a connection to God.

Duncan Trussell on: Being a Spiritual Omnivore, Whether Psychedelics Are a Bridge to the Divine, and How the Gates of Hell Are Locked From the Inside

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

in the context of radical alignment in pursuit of values.

Ep. 202: TikTok Dismisses Facebook

Mentioned by

Peggy Noonan

as a book that had a profound impact on her.

A Conversation with Peggy Noonan

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as an influential book on deep living.

Ep. 183: Crazy or Deep?

Recommended by

Cal Newport

as a memoir about a man who left New York to become a monk.

Ep. 180: CALLS: Four Day Weeks Aren’t Enough

Mentioned by

IJ Makan

; his autobiography will be the subject of a future episode.

080: How To Deal With Loneliness Through Solitude - Henri Nowen

Mentioned by Bishop

Robert Barron

as a book about Merton's conversion to faith, which impacted him deeply.

705: Robert Barron

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in the context of a father's struggle with school choices for his son.

It’s a Tough Choice

Mentioned by

Matthew Petrusik

in relation to his book, Seven Story Mountain, and his interpretation of purgatory.

WOF 463: The Importance & Power of Prayer w/ Tammy Peterson: Part II

Recommended by

Rod Dreher

as a book that influenced him and made him think about spiritual possibilities.

Rod Dreher on America’s post-Christian culture war [CORRECTED]

Mentioned by

Andrew Sullivan

in a discussion about faith and dated perspectives.

Jim Holt On Philosophy, Humor, Hitchens

Mentioned by

Mac Haygood

as a spiritual superstar whose first book, "The Seven-Story Mountain", became a bestseller.

Words and Silences: The Thomas Merton Hermitage Tapes

Mentioned by

Tim Olmsted

as a significant figure in his early spiritual journey.

Tim Olmsted: ⁠Spontaneous Teachers, Spontaneous Student (#185)

Mentioned by

Hugh Turley

as a widely known Catholic author in the 20th century.

The Progressive Commentary Hour 12.10.24

Mentioned by

Sue Monk Kidd

as a writer whose book "The Seven Story Mountain" introduced her to the concept of the interior life, significantly impacting her creative life.

Legendary Writers on Life | Spotlight Convo

Mentioned by

James Finley

as Merton's autobiography.

James Finley on Contemplation and Awakening

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