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Anam Cara (Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition)

By: John O'Donohue, President Higgins - foreword
Narrated by: Pat O'Donohue
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Summary

A special twenty-fifth anniversary audio edition of Celtic spirituality and mysticism by beloved poet and philosopher John O’Donohue includes a new introduction by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins; an afterword by the late author’s brother, Pat O’Donohue; and insightful material from O’Donohue’s circle of close friends.

In this revered work, John O’Donohue excavates themes of friendship, belonging, solitude, creativity, and the imagination, among many others. Widely recognized for bringing Celtic spirituality into modern dialogue, his unique insights from the ancient world speak with urgency for our need to rediscover the thresholds of the soul.

With lyrical wisdom and fluency, O’Donohue encourages pathways of discovery to come home to the natural rhythm in ourselves in sacred connection with one another and the landscapes we inhabit. This timeless collection nourishes the heart and elevates the spirit.

Narrated by Pat O’Donohue

Reading and music produced and Recorded in Ireland at North Atlantic Sound (studio)
by Davy Spillane.

Music Performance by Davy Spillane

Composition/arrangement Copyright Davy Spillane, 2022.

©2022 John O'Donohue (P)2022 Sounds True
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“John O’Donohue’s unique voice and heart and his exquisitely elevating poetic imagination are immortalized in these pages, saturated as they are with his lyrical and contagious love of life and love for people and nature. Even reading it at random is profoundly healing and affirming, especially in hard moments.” — Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Meditation is Not What You Think and the bestselling classic, Wherever You Go, There You Are

"In this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, you will find John a 'soul friend' on your own journey through life, offering support and solace, clarity, and consciousness—expanding narratives that invite you to experience relationships with people, nature, and even your inner world in new ways that nurture well-being and resilience in these challenging times.” — Daniel J. Siegel, MD, bestselling author, neuropsychiatrist

"The moment I read Anam Cara...I felt like I had found a kindred spirit. I love everything John has written. It comes from such a deep, profound, wise, and insightful space." — Maria Shriver, author, advocate, and journalist

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My favourite read EVER!

What is fabulous way to learn SO MUCH MORE about myself! This is THE most insightful book I’ve EVER read; and it keeps on giving. I’m now on my fourth read/audiobook listen and I KEEP enjoying light bulb moments. Wow! Thank you for this life changing and poetic book. Audible is beautifully narrated too. I could go on and on about how outstanding this book is… I won’t - I suggest read it or Audiobook it and then (I believe) you’ll understand where I’m coming from.

Love and Light to all of you seekers. 🙏🏼😊

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I encourage you to read O'Donoghue's work. This is a beautiful reading by his brother. It has brought me great calm at difficult times and will continue to do so. his writings help me make sense and find meaning in this life. i head out into the world more settled, hopeful and with agency. Pretty powerful stuff, a wise human, well loved.

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A beautiful book full of wisdom. I don’t know why audible needs these extra words to publish my review.

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Essential

Here are the words for when there are no words. A beautiful edition of O'Donoghue's work.

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If I never read another book, it won't matter

This book is wonderful in every way. Writing, narration, pace, content, inspiration. Just wonderful.

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Wonderful

I have enjoyed every word of this deeply spiritual book. Full of wisdom and insight! Wonderfully read by the author’s brother! I will be reading it again and again.

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