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Seeds of Contemplation

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01From A Pair of Modern MysticsTwo of the most distinguished present-day Roman Catholic writers--one American, one French--offerHabich, William Courier Journal [Louisville, KY] (18 February 1962). William Habich
1962
02The Fruits of MysticismThomas Merton is his widely read The Seven Storey Mountain gave a moving account of his conversionKrikorian, Y.H. New Republic 121 (12 September 1949): 17-18. Y.H. Krikorian
1949
03New Seeds of ContemplationThis is a much enlarged and completely revised version of one of Father Merton's most widely read  Book Blurb from dust jacket
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04aMonk Asks ContemplationContemplation is not very prevalent in the modern world. Everyone is going somewhere so fast, he  New York World-Telegram (8 March 1949). Also see 05e
1949
04bSeeds of ContemplationThe Trappist monk and poet, author of the best selling book, "Seven Storey Mountain," explains what  Retail Bookseller (March 1949).
1949
04cSeeds of ContemplationThe new book by the author of "The Seven Storey Mountain," to be published on Ash Wednesday, is a  New York Saturday Review (19 February 1949).
1949
04dThomas Merton Writes About Contemplative LifeMerton, whose The Seven Storey Mountain is still making best-seller lists, is a member of theBurns, George V. Press Cleveland, OH (8 March 1949). George V. Burns
1949
05aThomas Merton Follows Up On "the Interior Life""The Seven Storey Mountain" was a compelling history of a young man whose search for spiritualAlbert, Abby Courier-Journal [Louisville, KY] (10 March 1949). Abby Albert
1949
05bGuide to Aspiring Mystic Is Written by Author of "Seven-Storey Mountain'One of the more unexpected current best-sellers is Thomas Merton's "The Seven-Storey Mountain," aMcGarey, Mary Star Washington DC (13 march 1949). M. McG.
1949
05cFruit of a Monk's Clear Mind: 'It Declares the Glory of God'At this season dawn comes to Houston around 6 a.m. Even in the thickest part of the city the madBedell, Bill Post Houston, TX (13 March 1949). Bill Bedell
1949
05dSeeds of ContemplationThe young Trappist monk and poet, Thomas Merton, has become widely known through the success of his  Register New Haven Conn (20 March 1949).
1949
05eShows Beauty of Inner LifeContemplation is not very prevalent in the modern world. Everyone is going somewhere so fast, he  Times Indianapolis, IN (March 1949). R.W.M. Also see 04a
1949
05fSeeds of ContemplationThe author of that extraordinary best-seller The Seven Storey Mountain has given us an altogether  Virginia Kirkus Bulletin NY City (15 March 1949)
1949
06aRenunciation and SalvationThis new work by the Trappist monk, poet and author of the surprisingly and persistentlyBurnham, Philip New York Times Book Review (20 March 1949): 4. Philip Burnham
1949
06bTrappistMr. Merton is the Trappist monk who wrote "The Seven Story Mountain." In this volume of essays and  World herald Omaha, Neb (20 March 1949).
1949
06cSeeds of ContemplationMerton "Imitation of Christ." Excellent. Should rival Seven Storey Mountain in popularity.  Catholic Messenger Davenport Iowa (24 March 1949).
1949
06dQuiet Reflections of Thomas MertonThe Trappist monk whose autobiography, "the Seven Storey Mountain," received widespread attentionBarry, Edward Tribune Chicago, IL (27 March 1949). Edward Barry
1949
07aIn and Out of PrintIn the course of any year the number of so-called spiritual books coming from the presses is great.Walsh, Brian Pilot Boston, Mass (26 March 1949). Brian Walsh
1949
07bHumility the Great Freedom"Seeds of Contemplation" by Thomas Merton (Frater Mary Louis of the Trappist Monastery in GethsemaneAherne, Daniel E. Courant Hartford Conn (27 March 1949). Daniel E. Aherne
1949
07cSeeds of ContemplationSeeds of Contemplation, by Thomas Merton, a young Trappist monk and author of the best-selling Seven  Inquirer Philadelphia, PA (10 April 1949).
1949
07dTreasure chest: The Self-CenteredI have what you have not, I am what you are not. I have taken what you have failed to take and I  New York Times (27 March 1949)
1949
07eTrappist Monk Writes AnotherThe phenomenal success of "The Seven Story Mountain," his autobiography, has made this youthfulMcFadden, Elizabeth News Newark NJ (10 April 1949). Elizabeth McFadden
1949
07fMysticismIn this follow-up to his popular autobiography, "the Seven Storey Mountain," the young Trappist monkMcFadden, Elizabeth News Newark NJ (10 April 1949). Elizabeth McFadden
1949
08aInterior Life Described by Trappist PoetThe Trappist monk and poet Thomas Merton modestly calls this "the kind of book that writes itselfRolfs, Alvin R. Post-Dispatch St. Louis, MO (27 March 1949). Alvin R. Rolfs
1949
08bSeeds of Contemplation. Thomas Merton. New Directions. $3.00.Fra Louis's Seven Storey Mountain has been compared with Augustine's immortal Confessions and,Reinhold, H.A. Commonweal 50 (15 April 1949): 20. H.A. Reinhold
1949
08cSpiritual AidsThomas Merton, the Trappist monk whose "Seven Storey Mountain" continues as a best-seller, offers aHanlon, Frank Bulletin Philadelphia PA (10 April 1949). Frank Hanlon
1949
08dFreedom in HumilityIn humility is the greatest freedom. As long as you have to defend the imaginary self that you think  New York Times (24 April 1949).
1949
08eMerton, ThomasThose who enjoyed reading The Seven Storey Mountain will turn eagerly to this little book in which  Advocate Arlington, Mass (21 April 1949).
1949
08fSeeds of ContemplationSolitary in the stillness of a call, a Trappist monk follows his much-read autobiography, "The Seven  New York Times (16 April 1949).
1949
08gRewarding Tranquility of the Inner LifeThomas Merton, the young Trappist monk whose The Seven Storey Mountain is a sensational best seller,McGarey, Mary Dispatch Columbus, OH (17 April 1949). Mary McGarey
1949
09aInto the First Haven of ParadiseWe were created for joy and not pleasure, Thomas Merton reminds us. "If you do not know theWolfe, Ann F. Saturday Review of Literature 32 (16 April 1949). Ann F. Wolfe
1949
09bSelf Laid Aside In Sober Essays"To be unknown of God is altogether too much privacy." So says the young Trappist monk Thomas Merton  Appeal Memphis TN (17 April 1949).
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09cSeeds of ContemplationMerton will be remembered as the Trappist monk and poet whose account of his conversion, The SevenDavenport, Basil Book of the Month (May 1949). Basil Davenport
1949
09dBook Marks: News About Books and Their AuthorsNightclubs have caused a delay in the publication of a monk's book. It sounds ironic, and it is.Proven, Grace Press Pittsburg, PA (24 April 1949). Grace Proven
1949
09eMerton Tells 'Interior Life'A book of thoughts, ideas and aphorisms about the "interior life" by the young Trappist monk and  Times Los Angeles CA (24 April 1949).
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09fSeeds of Contemplationthe author of this remarkable book, the fastest selling this firm has ever had, was received intoMcSorley, Joseph Catholic World 169.1009/1014 (May 1949): 156. Joseph McSorley
1949
10aGod paramount"America is discovering contemplation," Thomas Merton remarked in The Seven Storey Mountain. TheEdward Duff, SJ America 81 (30 April 1949): 164. Edward Duff, SJ
1949
10b Thomas Merton asked New Directions if it would bind his "Seeds of Contemplation" in something  Journal Providence RI (1 may 1949).
1949
11aThe Contemplative LifeReaders of Thomas Merton's previous prose work--he also has two books of poetry to his credit--"TheWeston, D.R. Gazette Montreal Canada (7 May 1949). D.R. Weston
1949
11bOne's Own VirtuesAs soon as you begin to take yourself seriously and imagine that your virtues are important because  New York Times (1 May 1949).
1949
11cSeeds of Contemplationthe young Trappist monk and poet whose autobiography, "The Seven Storey Mountain," has been on the  Observer Charlotte, NC (15 May 1949).
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11d New Directions is having trouble keeping up with the demand for Thomas Merton's Seeds of  New York World-Telegram (17 May 1949).
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11eOdds and Ends.It seems that the young Trappist monk, Thomas Merton, asked that his new book, "Seeds of  News Newark, NJ (22 May 1949).
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11f'Niteries' cforner Sackcloth SupplyThomas Merton, the young Trappist monk whose "The Seven Storey Mountain" is a sensational best  Post Washington DC (22 May 1949).
1949
11gThoughts on ReligionThe two religious books here considered differ widely in their approach to the subject, the firstClement, Angela Tennessean Nashville, TN (May). Angela Clement
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12aMerton's Popularity Is Indication of America's Desire for Inner Peace"America is discovering contemplation," Thomas Merton remarked in The Seven Storey Mountain. The  Catholic Messenger Davenport IA (12 May 1949).
1949
12bSeeds of ContemplationThomas Merton, a Trappist monk, author of the current best seller, "The Seven Storey Mountain,"  Journal Providence RI (15 May 1949). J.N.H.
1949
12c Thomas Merton, the young trappist monk whose The Seven Storey Mountain is a sensational best seller,  Courier Express Buffalo NY (22 May 1949).
1949
13aMerton, ThomasAn entirely different kind of book than the author's best selling Seven Storey Mountain, this is a  Guidepost Cincinnati, OH (June 1949).
1949
13bSeeds of contemplationModern, "Imitation of Christ." Excellent. Should rival Seven Storey Mountain in popularity. Thomas  Catholic Mirror Springfield Mass (June 1949).
1949
13cSeeds of Contemplation"...a volume of more or less disconnected thoughts and ideas and aphorisms about the interior life  Call Allentown, PA (26 June 1949).
1949
13dSeeds of ContemplationThis book which the author, a Trappist Monk, modestly describes as "more or less disconnectedDemarest, Donald Tomorrow (June 1949). Donald Demarest
1949
14athomas merton's Meditations Indicate New Literary TrendThomas Merton's spiritual autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain, has achieved the accolade of theMitchell, M.M. Globe & Mail Toronto Canada (9 July 1949). M.M. Mitchell
1949
14bMerton, ThomasReflections on prayer and the inner life by the Trappist monk, author of Seven Storey Mountain (BookMcSorley, Joseph; H.A. Reinhold, Philip Burnham, and A.F. Wolfe Book Review Digest (July 1949). Excerpts from reviews by Joseph McSorley, H.A. Reinhold, Philip Burnham, and A.F. Wolfe
1949
14cHis Best BookThomas Merton (now Father Louis, OCSO), comprises 27 chapters on beginning to learn how to live  Michigan Catholic Detroit, MI (21 July 1949).
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14dSeeds of ContemplationHere you can share with the young Trappist monk and poet the blessings which have come to him in his  State Columbia, SC (16 October 1949).
1949
15aSeeds of ContemplationA young Trappist monk explains what contemplation really is and how it enriches life.  Enterprise Brockton, Mass (29 November 1949).
1949
15bContemplation as Way of LifeThe author of "The Seven Storey Mountain" has brought together in this handsomely printed book aShuster, George N. New York Herald-Tribune (21 August 1949). George N. Shuster
1949
16aSeeds of ContemplationIn these beautiful meditations the author shares the blessings which have come to him in the peace  America (18 February 1950).
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16bmerton, ThomasThe thousands who lived with Merton as he made his way to Gethsemani in the pages of The Seven  Catholic booklist St. Catherine, KY (1950).
1950
16cmerton, ThomasThe author shares the blessings which have come to him in the peace and seclusion of the monastery.  leader Manchester, NH (14 March 1950).
1950
16dSeeds of ContemplationMeditations, addressed to all men, in which the author discusses the blessings which have come to  Plain Dealer Cleveland OH (5 March 1950).
1950
17Seeds of ContemplationBound in a strong, thickly woven cloth, this book is truly garbed like a monk. Its healthy, rusticCailliet, Emile Journal of Religion 29.3 (July 1949): 241-242. Emile Cailliet
1949
18Seeds of ContemplationFr. Louis (Thomas) Merton has written his best book: as literature, it manifests a terse, luminousKing, David R. Orate Fratres 23 (15 May 1949): 336. David R. King
1949
19Fusion and Fission: Two by MertonWhat is likely to strike the general reader first is the heterogeneity of this collection. ItGilbert, Mary Sewanee Review 72.4 (Autumn 1964): 715-718. Sister Mary Gilbert
1964
20To Worship Nothing Is HellAnd all hell is filled with the nothingness of self! With the catapulting to fame of the work of aKenny, Laurette V. Integrity 3 (May 1949): 44-45. Laurette V. Kenny
1949
21Merton scholars can benefit from 4 worksMerton replaced the original edition of this work with a revised and enlarged "New Seeds ofKiser, Thelma Scott Sunday Independent [Ashland KY] (27 July 1986): 12. Thelma Scott Kiser
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22 Scarcely a half dozen years have passed since Thomas Merton became Frater Mary Louis, professedBulman, David CP Sign 28 (March 1949): 61.
1949
23 One of the unusual things about our admittedly secularistic age in the United States is the strangeJustin, Brother FSC Catholic Library World 20 (May 1949) : 264.
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24 Like another well-known wanderer in the 'dark wood' of doubt and waywardness, Thomas MertonWalsh, Gerald G. Thought 24 (September 1949): 557-559.
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25 Again the Trappist silences are beating on our doors--this time in the form of an austere, burlapLentfoehr, Therese, SDS Renascence 1 (Spring 1949): 68-70.
1949
26Silence BrokenThis is the second book by Mr. Thomas Merton  Times Literary Supplement [London] (23 December 1949): 845.
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27 There is scarcely a Catholic review, German, French, English,Pepler, Conrad, OP. Life of the Spirit 4.46 (April 1950): 472-473.
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