Thomas Moore on Writing [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Thomas Moore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1997 | ISBN-10: 1564554953 | ISBN-13: 978-1564554956 | Edition: abridged edition

Through the simple act of writing we begin a process with prehistoric origins, yet which sets us apart from every other living creature. This audiobook is an elegant reflection on the sacredness of words and their creation from this bestselling writer and authority on the inner life. Moore explores the historical, philosophical and spiritual roots of writing; insights on journal writing, letter writing, the writer's life and more; reading and writing as contemplative practices; and lessons from great writers. 2 cassettes.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Sounds True; abridged edition edition (July 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564554953
• ISBN-13: 978-1564554956
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,330,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Thomas Moore is the author of the bestselling book Care of the Soul and fifteen other books on deepening spirituality and cultivating soul in every aspect of life. He has been a monk, a musician, a university professor, and a psychotherapist, and today he lectures widely on holistic medicine, spirituality, psychotherapy, and ecology. He lectures frequently in Ireland and has a special love of Irish culture. He has Ph. D. in religion from Syracuse University and has won several awards for his work, including an honorary doctorate from Lesley University and the Humanitarian Award from Einstein Medical School of Yeshiva University. He also writes fiction and music and often works with his wife, artist and yoga instructor, Hari Kirin. He writes regular columns for Resurgence and Spirituality & Health and has recently published A Life at Work and Writing in the Sand. He is a patron of Re-Vision, a London center of spirituality and counseling, and on the board of Turning Point, a bereavement counselors training program in Dublin, Ireland.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful discussion about the qualities of writing, July 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Thomas Moore on Writing (Audio Cassette)

I am a huge fan of Thomas Moore, and I love his writing, so I was thrilled to find this cassette program. This is a discussion, and not a reading, so I had the sense of interaction throughout the tape. Moore discusses all types of writing that occur throughout everyday living. He talks about the specialness of writing letters, for example.

Through his examples and stories, Moore reveals details about his life that made him seem very human and likeable to me. His general approach to writing, not just professional writing, makes this program valuable for everyone.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A book that promises much but delivers very little..., June 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Thomas Moore on Writing (Audio Cassette)

Thomas Moore On Creativity (audiotape) had a fascinating historical perspective, as well as many psychological insights about the creative mind and the creative process. Therefore, I expected his new audiotape, Thomas Moore on Writing, to treat the process of writing in a similar manner. It did not. Instead, he droned on endlessly about the art of letter writing until I was nearly asleep at the wheel. As a writing teacher, I was counting on Moore to give me something new to ponder. Regrettably, this did not happen.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars verbose and vacuous, August 8, 2003

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This review is from: Thomas Moore on Writing (Audio Cassette)

I admit I only listened to one cassette of a 2-cassette set, but I was very disappointed. There was perhaps 10 minutes of substantive content; the rest of the tape was padded with vague generalizations and painful redundancies. Perhaps the "meat" is all on the second cassette...