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Seven Story Mountain
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Thomas Merton's "Seven Story Mountain" is a spiritual autobiography that recounts his journey from a restless youth to finding peace and purpose as a Trappist monk.
The book details his early life, marked by rebellion and a search for meaning, and his eventual conversion to Catholicism.
Merton's exploration of faith, doubt, and the complexities of human experience resonates deeply with readers.
He reflects on his monastic life, his intellectual pursuits, and his growing awareness of social and political issues.
The book remains a classic of spiritual literature, offering insights into the search for meaning and the transformative power of faith.
The book details his early life, marked by rebellion and a search for meaning, and his eventual conversion to Catholicism.
Merton's exploration of faith, doubt, and the complexities of human experience resonates deeply with readers.
He reflects on his monastic life, his intellectual pursuits, and his growing awareness of social and political issues.
The book remains a classic of spiritual literature, offering insights into the search for meaning and the transformative power of faith.
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when speaking of his book that he read and found beautiful.


Conor Gallagher

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as a bestseller that he read when he was young.


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Thomas Merton's experience entering a monastery highlights embracing one's vocation.

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as a delightful autobiography by Thomas Merton.


Peter Kreeft

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Mentioned by Johanna Fernandez as a book read by Cha-Cha Jimenez while in solitary confinement.

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