{"product_id":"the-song-of-the-bird-paperback","title":"The Song of the Bird - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnthony De Mello\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Every one of these stories is about YOU.\" --Anthony de Mello \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEveryone loves stories; and in this book the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSadhana: A Way to God\u003c\/i\u003e shares 124 stories and parables from a variety of traditions both ancient and modern. Each story resonates with life lessons that can teach us inescapable truths about ourselves and our world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDe Mello's international acclaim rests on his unique approach to contemplation and ability to heighten self-awareness and self-discovery. His is a holistic approach, and in the words of one reviewer: \"his mysticism cuts across all times and peoples and is truly a universal invitation.\" \u003ci\u003eThe Song of the Bird\u003c\/i\u003e uses the familiar yet enduring medium of the story to illustrate profound realities that bring us in touch with the problems and concerns of daily life, as well as with our common spiritual quest. The aim is to develop the art of \u003ci\u003etasting\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003efeeling\u003c\/i\u003e the message of each story to the point that we are transformed. \"Let the story speak to your heart, not to your brain,\" the author directs. \"This may make something of a mystic out of you.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnhanced by lovely ink drawings, this is indeed a volume to treasure, to share, and to read many times over, for it is everyone's best companion on the road to spiritual growth.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnthony de Mello shares 124 stories from a variety of traditions, both ancient and modern, using the age-old medium of parable to illustrate profound contemporary realities about our everyday concerns and our common spiritual quest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnthony De Mello was a Jesuit priest known throughout the world for his writings and spiritual conferences. He died suddenly in 1987. Among his many books are \u003ci\u003eSadhana \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAwareness\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 x 8.22 x 5.44 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 21, 1984\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755657560352,"sku":"9780385196154","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b8d4f0b23278f9b1f7418f4125eb764e.webp?v=1780064995","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-song-of-the-bird-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}