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God Hunger: Discovering the Mystic in All of Us

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A nicely articulated book that will accompany you on a search for contemplation in the world. Quoting from such greats as Thomas Merton and Hildegard of Bingen, it will enlighten your journey. A nice gift as well.

I purchased God Hunger, by John Kirvan as a gift for a spiritual friend, as I have a copy myself. Obviously, I love the book, or I wouldn't have given it to my friend. I rarely read a book twice, but I keep God Hunger with my Bible and other special books for inspirational reading.

This was my first introduction to the series by Jon Kirvan. It is still my favorite. Excellent for introductions to some of the world's greatest mystics with wonderful reflections and prayers. Beautiful for personal spiritual growth or for use with a group of like-minded spiritual journeyers.

This book is excellent for one who is a spiritual seeker. John Kirvan speaks from the heart and truth of things very clearly, simply, and eloquently. He does a good job incorporating many of the "mystical" writers/saints with his own thoughts. This book has been very helpful to me and I pick it up often to read. It is written in short concise meditations and prayers, so it is easy to read something meaningful that feeds your soul, within a short time frame.

The premise of "God Hunger: Discovering the Mystic in All of Us" -- that at the root of all our longing is a profound hunger for God -- is provocative. But author John Kirvan fails in his task to stay focused and to satisfy our hunger. The problem with this book is, I think, its rootlessness. Taking an ecumenical approach to Western spirituality, with sources as diverse as C.S. Lewis, Rumi, the Kabbalah, and Hildegard of Bingen, the book fails to fulfill. Particularly disappointing were the prayers, which at times bordered on the incomprehensible.