Anam Cara: A Book Of Celtic Wisdom Description "Anam Cara is a rare synthesis of philosophy, poetry, and spirituality. This work will have a powerful and life-transforming experience for those who read it." —Deepak ChopraJohn O'Donohue, poet, philosopher, and scholar, guides you through the spiritual landscape of the Irish imagination. In Anam Cara, Gaelic for "soul friend," the ancient teachings, stories, and blessings of Celtic wisdom provide such profound insights on the universal themes of friendship, solitude, love, and death as:Light is generousThe human heart is never completely bornLove as ancient recognitionThe body is the angel of the soulSolitude is luminousBeauty likes neglected placesThe passionate heart never agesTo be natural is to be holySilence is the sister of the divineDeath as an invitation to freedom Read more Features: Product Details: Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Collins; First Edition (November 1, 1998) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 234 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 006092943X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 35 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.28 x 0.65 x 7.94 inches Best Sellers Rank: #14,308 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Celtic Religions (Books) #11 in Friendship (Books) #37 in Inspiration & Spirituality #4 in Celtic Religions (Books) #11 in Friendship (Books)