The chapter on Meister Eckhard was far the best chapter. I agree with the comment which stated they kept "trying to get into O'Donohue," especially as Krista Tippett loves him. I deeply appreciate the NPR programs of Krista T. O'Donohue? Afraid I take a pass. I tried his other work, "Eternal Echoes: Exploring Our Yearning to Belong," and set it down. I plan to read Meister Eckhard per O'Donahue's chapter. Too much of O'Donohue's work were homilies, aphorisms -- which you would expect from an audio put into print. I've read Simone Weil's bio, along with Zaretsky's recent book on her ideas. Her mysticism and principle kept me reading. Not so O'Donohue. I'm afraid his words and his books will not stand over time. This is disappointing because I found Krista T's recent re-broadcast of her 2008 interview with him inspiring. Crossing the threshold, the dead language we use to discuss God, how God is Beauty, the closer we get to the infinite, the more words and names dissolve into the cosmic silence of awe and beauty. Above riveted me to the broadcast, set me taking notes. Thus my disappointment with O'Donohue's book. I appreciate the many positive comments; I wish I could join them. ( )

Such a lovely book with transcripts from John O'Donohue's talks. Having listened to his interview on the On Being podcast, I could hear the words in my mind in his delightful accent. Such depth and reflection shine through, with a bit of wandering into topics where conversations inevitably lead. ( )