Sister Wendy's Meditations on Joy [Hardcover]

Wendy Beckett (Author)

Book Description

Series: Sister Wendy's Meditations | Publication Date: September 9, 1995

We all know the benefit that times of meditation can bring to our busy lives. In this inspirational book Sister Wendy draws on her years of silent contemplation to share her unique wisdom and personal insights into the blessing and inner calm that can be Joy.

Inspired by the profound spiritual power of great art, Sister Wendy uses artwork and the theme of Joy to show how to achieve a positive state of calm contemplation. Inspirational and informative, this is the perfect companion on the journey of self-discovery.

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About the Author

Sister Wendy Beckett is a member of the Notre Dame order, a teaching order of nuns. She studied for her degree in English at St. Anne's College, Oxford where she graduated with highest honors. After teaching in South Africa, she returned to England in 1970 to live a fully contemplative life under the protection of a Carmelite monastery in Norfolk, where she lives in seclusion to this day. A lifelong art lover and recognized art historian, Sister Wendy began serious study of the subject in 1980. She writes for many art magazines and her wildly popular BBC television series, Sister Wendy's Odyssey, Sister Wendy's Grand Tour, and Sister Wendy's Story of Painting are seen on PBS.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT (September 9, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789401797
• ISBN-13: 978-0789401793
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,208,074 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure delight!, October 27, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Sister Wendy's Meditations on Joy (Hardcover)

Anyone familiar with Sister Wendy's PBS programs will know what to expect from this title. Sister Wendy presents meditations on joy within the context of great works of art. A pure delight for art lovers and those wishing to delve into the spiritual aspects of the fine arts. Highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A joy itself, February 7, 2003

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Marilla J. Whitney (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sister Wendy's Meditations on Joy (Hardcover)

This little book was enclosed with a thank you card by a friend. On the left is a work of art, on the right a few comments by Sister Wendy about how joy is expressed in the picture. I spaced them out through my days as a chance for a moment or two of quiet reflection from time to time. Then I slipped it into another thank you card and passed it along to another friend.