{"product_id":"mertons-palace-of-nowhere-paperback","title":"Merton's Palace of Nowhere - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Finley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHenri J. M. Nouwen\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor forty years, James Finley's \u003ci\u003eMerton's Palace of Nowhere\u003c\/i\u003e has been the standard text for exploring, reflecting on, and understanding the rich vein of Thomas Merton's thought. Spiritual identity is the quest to know who we are, to find meaning, to overcome that sense of \"Is this all there is?\" Merton's message cuts to the heart of this universal quest, and Finley illuminates that message as no one else can. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As a young man of eighteen, Finley left home for an unlikely destination: the Abbey of Gethsemani, where Thomas Merton lived as a contemplative. Finley stayed at the monastery for six maturing years and later wrote this \u003ci\u003eMerton's Palace of Nowhere\u003c\/i\u003e in order to share a taste of what he had learned on his spiritual journey under the guidance of one of the great religious figures of our time. At the heart of the quest for spiritual identity are Merton's illuminating insights--leading from an awareness of the false and illusory self to a realization of the true self. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dog-eared, tattered, underlined copies of this book are found on the bookshelves of retreat centers, parish libraries, and the homes of spiritual seekers everywhere. This anniversary edition brings a classic to a new generation and includes a new preface by Finley.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Finley\u003c\/b\u003e is a contemplative retreat leader, a core teacher at the Center for Action and Contemplation's Living School, and a retired clinical psychologist. He is the author of several books including \u003ci\u003eMerton's Palace of Nowhere, The Contemplative Heart, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChristian Meditation\u003c\/i\u003e. He studied spirituality and philosophy and lived for several years as a monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky under the spiritual direction of Thomas Merton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinley has a doctorate in psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary, a master's degree in education from St. John College, and a bachelor's degree in English literature from the University of Akron.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe lives with his wife, Maureen Fox, in Marina del Rey, California.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenri J. M. Nouwen\u003c\/b\u003e (1932-1996) was a Dutch Catholic priest, theologian, professor, and author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 8.46 x 5.48 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 02, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53146317422816,"sku":"9780877930419","price":20.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/SjgqiMvyiv9780877930419.webp?v=1782150808","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/mertons-palace-of-nowhere-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}