John O'Donohue was awarded a Ph.D. in philosophical theology from the University of Tubingen in 1990. He is the author of several works, including a book on the philosophy of Hegel, "Person als Vermittlung"; two collections of poetry, "Echoes of Memory" and "Conamara Blues"; and two international bestsellers, "Anam Cara" and "Eternal Echoes". He lectures and holds workshops in Europe and America, and is currently researching a book on the philosophical mysticism of Meister Eckhart. He lives in Ireland.
"This marvelous posthumous collection from Irish poet-philosopher
O’Donohue (Anam Cara) comes as an unexpected gift for his
fans...[his] work remains a rich banquet for those interested in
spirituality and his particular expression of contemporary Celtic
mysticism." —Publishers Weekly
"This book you now hold in your hands is a treasure." —Krista
Tippett, host of On Being
"A celebration of the beauty and mystery of everyday things.
Walking in Wonder is a delight." —Deepak Chopra, New York
Times bestselling coauthor of You Are the Universe
"This wondrous, panoramic lens of John O'Donohue as mystical
theologian, purveyor of the divine imagination, genius of intellect
and fierce social-justice activist is a vital gift bestowed by
fellow pilgrim and beloved friend John Quinn to a world urgently in
need of spiritual replenishment and activism." —Ellen Wingard,
coeditor of Enlightened Power: How Women Are Transforming the
Practice of Leadership
"John O'Donohue's wondrous words illuminate the pages of this
magnificent book as they bring clarity and inspiration to our
rapidly changing world. Whether we're discovering John for the
first time, or we have already been transformed by the poetry and
prose of this profound philosopher, poet, and mystic, Walking in
Wonder offers us all a unique opportunity to enter a compelling
conversation about the most important yet often hidden challenges
of finding meaning and connection in our modern
lives." —Daniel J. Siegel, MD, clinical professor at the UCLA
School of Medicine and New York Times bestselling author of Aware:
The Science and Practice of Presence
"What John O'Donohue could do with words simultaneously baffles,
delights and soothes the heart." —Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of
Full Catastrophe Living and Falling Awake
"John O'Donohue's contribution as a prophet will continue. His work
as a writer and a poet will endure. These conversations between
John O'Donohue and John Quinn, maybe Ireland's most thoughtful
broadcaster, offer a unique insight into the power of wonder and
the importance of symmetry in all aspects of our lives. A powerful
contribution." —President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins
“How glorious it is to hear the voice of John O’Donohue again, the
lark-tongued poet, philosopher, theologian and anam cara, who left
his imprint on everyone he met. Anyone who spent time with him—in
person or in books—came away changed. In this spirited
conversation, John is fiercely alive with the electric fizz of
being, fully attuned to life, ruminative, and so infused with
wonder that every question becomes a lantern. As ever, he delves
deeply into the plateaus of being human, and explores the
thresholds that arise, frighten, butmust be crossed to become the
self one dreams. I so cherish this unexpected gift.” —Diane
Ackerman, author of The Zookeeper’s Wife
"As this magnificent book demonstrates, even on the printed page
John O’Donohue’s voice—so lyrical and eloquent, so profound and
impassioned—flashes vividly to life, beautifully capturing a
radiant soul filled with humor, compassion and utter selflessness.
Indeed, John not only brilliantly articulated the magic and
necessity of joy and gratitude, he ignited a sense of genuine awe
in every life he encountered, and he will undoubtedly inspire
future generations to learn how to infuse their own lives with
meaning and wonder.” —Andrew Carroll, New York Times
bestselling author and the cofounder, with the Nobel laureate
Joseph Brodsky, of the American Poetry & Literacy Project
“John Quinn’s self-effacing work as editor and broadcaster is
rightly renowned. Here he presents, for wider audiences, his
absorbing conversations with John O’Donohue’s glorious, far-seeing,
far-reaching spirit. Welcome to these luminous
encounters!” —Lelia Doolan, Irish activist in various
fields
“In these conversations, John Donohue’s timely words feed the deep
spiritual hunger that creeps into our hearts as individuals and our
nation as a whole. He reframes the human story of fear, aging,
death, otherness and absence, reminding us that they are all bound
up in the mystery of wonder. O’Donohue lives on as a prophetic and
priestly presence for such a time as this.” —Rev. Dr.
Katharine Henderson, president of Auburn Seminary
“In each chapter the reader experiences a rich and exhilarating new
conversation. We witness a man whose intellect and life force are
in full bloom, deeply rooted in spirit, humor, curiosity and
compassion. John invites us to pause and reflect, challenging us to
reach beyondour well-trod and comfortable
assumptions.” —Richard Harrell, musician and educator at the
Juilliard School, San Francisco Conservatory, and Orfeo
Foundation
“Luminous! Walking in Wonder shines light on life’s dark mysteries
and offers sustenance for spiritual hunger. As you confront the
inevitable thresholds of loss, absence and aging, this book will
serve as a road map to help you navigate with grace, gratitude and
a fearless heart. John O’Donohue’s elegant words are a call to live
with abundance, to look inward with courage and to look outward
with compassion. They are a reminder to embrace the wild energy of
your soul.” —Gina Vild, coauthor of The Two Most Important
Days: How to Find Your Purpose—and Live a Happier, Healthier
Life
“John O’Donohue’s insights in this new collection offer a glimpse
into the wonder and presence of knowing him. His signature themes
rooted in Celtic spirituality and contemplative exploration offer
bread crumbs on the path, encouraging us to embrace the beauty and
gift of each day.” —Davy Spillane, Grammy Award–winning
musician and composer at North Atlantic Music, Ireland
“This volume is a testament to the timelessness of John O’Donohue’s
wisdom. His words are not only inspirational to those of us
catalyzing substantive social change but compel us to consider how
we nurture, support and thrive amidst chaos.” —Rev. Diane J.
Johnson, PhD, national interfaith and social justice activist, and
founder and president of Mmapeu Management Consulting
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