Painted Prayers [Hardcover]

Jody Uttal (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2002

Painted Prayers is a timely collection of prayers and spiritual thoughts combined with stunning original artwork by painter Jody Uttal. Incorporating ancient texts from Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Sufism and other beliefs, painted prayers also presents the words of modern-day spiritual thinkers such as Rumi, Rilke, Thich Nhat Hanh, Hermann Hesse, Leonard Cohen and Stephen Mitchell. This elegant hardcover edition is a perfect gift or take-along companion for daily prayer and meditation in these troubling times.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Tallfellow Press / Every Picture Press (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931290024
• ISBN-13: 978-1931290029
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #659,776 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful collection of inspiring text and art, May 14, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Painted Prayers (Hardcover)

Friends and family can't always be around when you need them, but a good book like this one can. It's beautifully illustrated and the inspiring texts and thoughtful prayers were obviously selected with great care for the occasions you are in need of comfort or insight the most.

The book is organized in eight different sections: upon waking, of thanksgiving, of contemplation, of god, of praise, of dying, for the middle of the night, and of renewal. Some of the most famous thinkers of our time are featured -- Rumi, Chuang-Tzu, Rilke and Leonard Cohen (yes, Cohen certainly fits in) -- as well as interfaith prayers, all complimented by Uttal's expressive watercolors.

The real joy I find in Painted Prayers is it offers words of solace for when I'm down and also words of wisdom to reflect on if I'm looking for guidance. This book in a way can respond to all the crazy and confusing times in my life; I just have to choose that right section. For instance, in times of conflict I can think of what Chuang-Tzu states in the section of contemplation: "when we understand, we are at the center of the circle, and there we sit while yes and no chase each other around the circumference."

It's nice being able to turn to Painted Prayers when my loved ones can't be around. Maybe the book doesn't have all the answers, but I know there's always something in the book that will enlighten me.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book, May 11, 2011

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This review is from: Painted Prayers (Hardcover)

This is one of my all-time favorite books. I've bought about a dozen copies and given them away as gifts.

I love the variety of written material- from Leonard Cohen to Jesus- and her watercolors are beautiful. This book has brought me great comfort at difficult times.

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book!!..., December 15, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Painted Prayers (Hardcover)

This book was amazing, with stunning, breathtaking paintings, and true meaningful words. I completely reccomend it, and urge you to buy it.