I love everything John O'Donohue wrote and spoke about and this book of wisdom is deeply comforting at anytime but especially in this strange and hard year. This is a book you want to have in hard copy and read with a pen in hand to underline and take notes on almost every page.

John O'Donohue writes a host of reflections on the many seasons and experiences that life gives us. There is a bit of repetition, but overall a beautiful piece of writing and philosophy. O'Donohue speaks mostly to Celtic spiritualism, but does not hesitate to draw on mythology from cultures around the world. The result is age-old wisdom stirred with O'Donohue's own unique views of the world.

I very rarely come across a person whose voice and words touch me so profoundly. I have no sensible way of describing what this book or author mean to me. I would recommend listening to John O'Donohue on the 'On Being' podcast.

A beautiful book of wisdom, covering a variety of topics from friendships to work to death. Every page in my copy is heavily underlined.

What I found unique about the book was the practicality of the subjects covered. O'Donohue covers work, death and the body, which are often sidelined in other spiritual works. It's a straight-forward, accessible and inspirational read. Celtic poetry is used throughout the book to illustrate spiritual principles.

I am so grateful for my dear friend, a true anam cara, for gifting me this book when I needed it most. This book is such a beautiful display of Celtic wisdom, Irish lore, philosophy, and remnants of guidance and thought from various other religions, poets, and deep-thinkers. I was surprised to find that the book not only talked about the beauty of friendships, love, and connectedness-- but also topics like finding your life's purpose, loving your work, and learning to embrace death when it (inevitably) comes. Beautiful read.

Read this for our pre-maritial counseling. Interesting.

Mi primer libro terminado del 2020! Es un libro con el cual me tope de casualidad, éste se encontraba en el fondo de mi biblioteca, olvidado. Cuando lo comencé a leer me di cuenta al instante que me había topado con un libro que emana en cada una de sus páginas sabiduría, amor y enseñanzas que se encuentran impregnadas en nuestra alma. Un libro que te hace descubrir que nosotros somos hacedores de nuestra vida. Brindó por más libros que abran más mi mente y mi espíritu. Con todo esto quiero decir que recomiendo su lectura con mucha énfasis.