When the Trees Say Nothing

By Thomas Merton, Kathleen Deignan (editor),

Book cover of When the Trees Say Nothing: Writings on Nature

Book description

First published in 2003 and now available in paperback to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of Thomas Merton's birth, When the Trees Say Nothing has sold more than 60,000 copies and continually inspires readers with its unique collection of Merton's luminous writings on nature, arranged for reflection and meditation.

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1 author picked When the Trees Say Nothing as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book is a unique and dynamic collection of Merton's writings on nature, arranged for reflection and meditation. The Trappist monk and activist remains an inspiration in many ways, far after he died in 1968.

Merton delves into the divine and its connection to the natural world. These reflections are poetic, revealing, and deeply moving.

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