The Seven Storey Mountain

Merton's autobiography is as good now, if not better,than when I first read it many years ago. I was buying it for my grandson and wanted to be sure it was something that would touch his soul as it had mine. And I believe it has as Merton's quest mirrors my grandson's.Now my daughter is reading it for the first time, slowly and thoughtfully and I'm hoping it will have a profound effect on her.

A bit dated, it was written in 1948, but still a very relevant lesson on faith. I was gripped by it from the start. I truly enjoyed his writing style and honesty. I learned a lot and notice that although I finished the book a week ago, I am still contemplating some of his arguments. Good nourishment for the Christian soul.

I've only just started reading it, but I am impressed! Essential reading I'm already convinced.

I think this is a wonderful book: it is most interesting, and beautifully written. One gets caught up in this dramatic story, andfeels empathy for the author- especially with his inner struggles. The special attraction of this book for me is how he comes to faith in Jesus Christ, his understanding of all that this means for him, and his subsequent total response to the call to follow in the footsteps of the Master by joining the Carthusians! 'He loses himself to find his TRUE self'!It is a classic of the order of " The Confessions of Saint Augustine ".

a very interesting and readable book. I haven`t finished it- I`m about three quarter way through but am enjoying it very much. and am not in a hurry to finish it as I am savouring it and making notes as I go. I am reading it as one of a book club and look forward to the discussion and hearing the opinions of other people.

Fantastic book, it is so well written, you feel you are travelling with him. Loved every minute, hugely honest and full of hope. Makes you want to read more of Merton.

Thomas Merton's autobiography, a classic account of his vocation.

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