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Reading this wonderful spiritual book has embedded into my soul all the valuable insights and gifts that these powerful words envelope. I will treasure this book. There are many lessons to be learned about soul and one needs to read over and over again these valuable lessons to digest the depth of this profound celtic wisdom.

I shall use this book as I glide into much celebrated old age and intergrate it's beautiful spiritual power into present moments. Anam Cara states....'Once the soul awakens, the search begins and you can never go back.....the eternal makes your urgent..'

Attitude adjustment! Usually people think "Happy Hour" when they hear attitude adjustment mentioned. But, the phrase is turned here to recommend a book on spirituality. John O'Donohue in his Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom beautifully describes the spiritual landscape of Celtic people. Attitudes get adjusted as the reader goes with him through the "Mystery of Friendship;" and "Toward A Spirituality of the Senses;" then moves on through the themes of solitude, work, aging and death. His poetic and powerful writing style, his well-grounded scholarship, and his gentle love of God and people combine to provide a emarkable resource for nurturing daily living. This book is not to be missed nor rushed through. Buy two because you'll want to give a copy to a friend.

Powerful, insightful and incredibly thought provoking. I have read many books on celtic wisdom and spiritual enlightenment, and have come across nothing like this. It opens the mind and body to the heart and soul, it encourages you to look within, not without, to improve yourself, and although this books does not make you do anything, it almost forces you to take a damn good look at yourself and really assess everything you think you are. You will be surprised at the results you get!
There are so many self help books out there, but none come close to this! Well worth every penny, and please take time to read it, and read it over and over again, each time will show you something new. My copy is full of notes in the margin, underlined phrases or paragraphs, and serves as a useful place to turn when life gets you down!
I think the only thing I didn't like was the slightly Christian accent from the author's point of view, especially as it relates to the Celts. This is not a big deal and can be overlooked for the quality and insight of the writing itself.