Awareness - Anthony De Mello

Awareness

By Anthony De Mello

  • Release Date: 1990-06-01
  • Genre: Religion & Spirituality
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 275 Ratings

Description

“Wisdom from one of the greatest spiritual masters of our time.”—James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage

The heart of Anthony de Mello's bestselling spiritual message is awareness. Mixing Christian spirituality, Buddhist parables, Hindu breathing exercises, and psychological insight, de Mello's words of hope come together in Awareness in a grand synthesis.

In short chapters for reading in quiet moments at home or at the office, he cajoles and challenges: We must leave this go-go-go world of illusion and become aware. And this only happens, he insists, by becoming alive to the needs and potential of others, whether at home or in the workplace.

Here, then, is a masterful book of the spirit, challenging us to wake up in every aspect of our lives.

Reviews

  • A guide to life

    5
    By golferstoic82
    Life changing! I have read this book at least 10 times cover to cover and it always has an impact.
  • Love it

    5
    By siegmund f
    Amazing and fundamental book
  • missing fragments

    2
    By ...~007~...
    Important words have been removed from this electronic version.
  • Highly suggest

    5
    By Malllory1712213
    I read this book 18 years ago and it has been a touchstone in my evolution. “Real change happens slowly over long periods of time”
  • Inner freedom

    5
    By CJR12121212
    I have read this book over and over and there is NOTHING like it to obtain inner freedom …
  • Awareness by Anthony De Mello

    5
    By Terry-Wan
    At first glance your engaged in an unorthodox way of introspection or self awareness. The author who was a Jesuit Priest, born in India, and became a psychologist offers a penetrating self reflecting style to our western minds. Through great story telling, and deep insights the messages conveyed stay with you a long time. De Mello does not give you a formula to apply towards life. Rather he provides hints and clues for you to incorporate into to your life this are guides to do your own self evaluation. The gift of becoming aware of yourself lead you to understanding others. I have read this book 16 times and each time I pick up some insights I missed. They can be so subtle and yet so impactful. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to grow in their awareness of self and rid themselves of illusions and fantasies and come to reality.
  • Amazing

    5
    By NYClocal
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  • Fascinated!

    5
    By DAGorion
    What a brilliant man! Have read it twice and will read it again it was that good. Loved it.
  • Fascinating

    5
    By SwiftThought
    If you're going to read this book be forewarned that it will shatter your concepts and illusions about reality, but it is definitely worth it in the end. You will feel liberated in a great way!
  • Awareness

    5
    By Player 501
    After the last word I could only realize -WOW!!! If understood, the impact is stunning. DeMello undresses humanity and puts personalities in perspective. One can only appreciate this book if one can stand naked in front of their own mirror.