My husband and I are currently reading The Prophet by David Torkington. I read it during the day, he at night....the only way to share one book =).

I am wondering if anyone of you have read this book and what your comments about it are.

I am only in the first 25 or so pages. I understand it is part of a trilogy, and I am reading the second of the three.

Any comments?

-- Kathy (sorry@nomail.com), September 03, 2002

Answers

I am enjoying the book so far.

-- Kathy (sorry@nomail.com), September 03, 2002.

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-- Kathy (sorry@nomail.com), September 03, 2002.

Hey everyone,

I am bringing this thread back to the top.....would love to hear if anyone has read this book.

Peace,

-- Kathy (sorry@nomail.com), September 04, 2002.

Hi Kathy,

I haven't read it, but I felt bad that no one else was at least responding. What is the book about?

In Christ.

-- Jake Huether (jake.huether@lamrc.com), September 04, 2002.

Hi Jake,

Your so kind =). The book is about:

David Torkington presents a brilliant expositin of the inner meaning of prayer and the truths that underpin the life of the spirit. He does this by narrating two parallel stories, one from the past which details the spiritual adventures of a young man in search of the spiritual wisdom that finally leads him to embrace the lifestyle of a hermit on the island of Calvay; and the other from the present which tells of the hermit's mysterious disappearance. In the course of his narrative, he takes the reader beyond the first stages of the life of prayer to an understanding of the role of the cross, sacrifice and self-denial in one's growth in the spirit. The sprituality of St. Francis of Assisi plays an important part in illustrating this vital truth and Padre Pio exemplifies the charity which is its goal.

I am in the beginning of the book, which started off with Father Robertson waiting in the waiting room of the dentist office. He picks up the newspaper and reads the headlines "Fisherman lost at sea". The fisherman was Peter Calvay. Father Robertson had met him not to long ago at a retreat center.

Father Robertson decides to go to Peter Calvay's island home......in the time that he is there, he finds out other news that might suggest that Peter Calvay is not lost at sea.

My husband and I are both reading the book which I am "trying" to read throughout the afternoon. But, my little one doesn't like my face in the book to much, so my time has been limited. It seems, so far to be an interesting read.

Jake, thanks for responding. You are very thoughtful. I guess it is not a popular book among the fourum regulars. Oh, well....

God bless you Jake,

-- Kathy (sorry@nomail.com), September 05, 2002.

I should mention that the above paragraph in italics is the summary taken from the back of the book.

-- Kathy (sorry@nomail.com), September 05, 2002.

Dear Kathy,

That sounds like a great book! I am going to look for it.

I remember reading a book called "The Prophet" many years ago, but it is not this one...it was by Kahill Gibran...

I think it was discussed some time ago, but it would be great if we started a book thread and anyone reading a good, spiritual/catholic book could add to the list. It is a good way to share our faith and our spiritual journey. Don't you think?

Thanks again. MaryLu

-- MaryLu (mlc327@juno.com), September 05, 2002.

BTW, Kathy, how do you bring a thread to the top?

I never did learn how to do that?

MaryLu

-- MaryLu (mlc327@juno.com), September 05, 2002.

Hi Mary Lu,

So far it is a good book....I am enjoying it.

To bring a thread to the top......just go to the unanswered questions and open the thread that you wish to bring to the top...hit the contribute an answer button like you did here to post a response....type in "top" or whatever you'd like, then hit the submit button....like you did here. It is really very easy.

Good luck,

-- Kathy (sorry@nomail.com), September 05, 2002.

Kathy,

I'm glad to hear your enjoying the book! I have a whole stack of books that I got for graduation, which in due time will be read. So, for now I don't think I can add one more to the list. However, I will book mark this page and in the future I will grab that book and read. Hope all is well with you and your family. You're in my prayers always.

In Christ.

-- Jake Huether (jake.huether@lamrc.com), September 06, 2002.

Kathy,

I didn't read the book. But I did learn how a husband and wife can read the same book.

I am always learning something from you. :-) God bless you, and the "little wonder".

David S

-- David (David@excite.com), September 06, 2002.

I have stumbled on this site. As no one as yet has read these books, I have to say you don't know what you are missing. You should read them in sequence though to see how the spiritual theme develops. I've not read anything so refreshing and helpful to my spiritual life in years. He is a very popular writer I thought. Michael

-- Michael Bird (michaelj.bird@virgin.net), September 30, 2002.

Hi Michael welcome aboard. The book sounds interesting, has to be better than "personal power" from Anthony Robbins which my flatmate swears is the best thing since sliced bread and is trying to force me to listen to an annoying cd where this man blabbles on about decisions. I digress... would you reccommend it to a lukewarm Catholic or is a more suitable for those of a slightly holier focussed disposition? Blessings

-- Kiwi (csisherwood@hotmail.com), September 30, 2002.

No, David Torkington is human! His approach to spirituality is as a fellow searcher, but he is not wishy washy either. His books are very popular in the UK and Europe. Check out the website I have found. www.davidtorkington.com

Michael Bird

-- Michael Bird (michaelj.bird@virgin.net), October 03, 2002.