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Learning To Love: Exploring Solitude And Freedom (The Journals Of Thomas Merton Vol. 6)
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Having Embraced A Life Of Solitude In His Own Hermitage, Thomas Merton Finds His Faith Tested Beyond His Imagination When A Visit To The Hospital Leads To A Clandestine Affair Of The Heart. Jolted Out Of His Comfortable Routine, Merton Is Forced To Reassess His Need For Love And His Commitment To Celibacy And The Monastic Vocation.This Astonishing Volume Traces Mertons Struggle To Reconcile His Unexpected Love With His Sacred Vows While Continuing To Grapple With The Burning Social Issues Of The Day Including Racial Conflicts, The War In Vietnam, And The Arabisraeli Conflict Visiting And Corresponding With Highprofile Friends Like Thich Nhat Hanh And Joan Baez, And Further Developing His Writing Career. Revealing Merton To Be Very Human In His Chronicles Of The Ecstasy And Torment Of Being In Love, Learning To Love Comes Full Circle As Merton Recommits Himself Completely And More Deeply To His Vocation Even As He Recognizes My Need For Love, My Loneliness, My Inner Division, The Struggle In Which Solitude Is At Once A Problem And A Solution. And Perhaps Not A Perfect Solution Either (11 May, 1967).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Learning to Love: Exploring Solitude and Freedom'? A: The main theme revolves around Thomas Merton's struggle to reconcile his unexpected experience of love with his commitment to celibacy and monastic life, while addressing significant social issues.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Thomas Merton, a renowned Trappist monk, writer, and theologian.
- Q: What are the key topics discussed in this volume? A: Key topics include Merton's personal reflections on love, solitude, his correspondence with influential figures, and social issues like racial conflicts and the Vietnam War.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 382 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: It was published on October 20, 1998.
- Q: Is this a first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is a first edition of 'Learning to Love'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Contemporary literature.
- Q: What can readers expect from Merton's writing style in this book? A: Readers can expect a reflective and insightful writing style that captures Merton's emotional depth and philosophical thoughts on love and solitude.