Meditations of the Heart

by Howard Thurman, Yolanda Pierce Narrated by Susan Dalian

Overview

“As poet, prophet, and priest, Thurman builds upon a powerful legacy of ancestral hope: belief in a liberating God who can always be found `in and among the struggling.'”
-Yolanda Pierce

A universal beacon of hope and endurance for people of all faiths seeking to meet the challenges, uncertainties, and joys of life

Howard Thurman's Meditations of the Heart is a beautiful collection of over 150 prayers, poems, and meditations on prayer, community, and the joys and rituals of life by one of our greatest spiritual leaders. Thurman, a spiritualist and mystic, was renowned for the quiet beauty of his reflections on humanity and our relationship with God.

In a new foreword, Yolanda Pierce, dean of Howard University's School of Divinity, calls attention to the justice-centered theological framework of Thurman's words. Pierce notes how Thurman brings to light an image of God who can always be found “in and among the struggling,” both in times of weariness and in strength.

First written for and shared with his congregation of the Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples in San Francisco, California, these meditations sustain, elevate, and inspire. They are a universal beacon of hope and endurance for people of all faiths seeking to meet the challenges, uncertainties, and joys of everyday life with a renewed and liberating faith.

Editorial Reviews

APRIL 2023 - AudioFile

Leon Nixon's rich, authoritative baritone provides the perfect interpretation of this series of brief meditations by beloved pastor and theologian Howard Thurman (1899-1981). He was a founder of the nation's first interfaith, interracial, intercultural congregation. This audiobook's poetic meditations and prayers focusing on the theme of developing a relationship with God and community will appeal to a wide range of Christian worshippers. The stunning new foreword to the 2022 edition, written by Yolanda Pierce, PhD, and narrated by Susan Dalian, calls for these mediations to be read aloud, thereby drawing "attention to the rhythm, cadence, and flow of Thurman's own words." Nixon's unhurried performance, delivered in measured rhythms and resonant tones, does this with great effect, enhancing the text's contemplative nature. S.G. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

Even seventy years removed from their initial publication, Thurman’s words are still speaking to our hearts.”
—Yolanda Pierce, from the foreword

“I have read Howard Thurman and been informed, influenced, and girded by his courage, intelligence, and abiding love.”
—Maya Angelou

“In those long midnight hours when morning seems weeks away, the words of Howard Thurman have kept watch with me.”
—Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple

“The minister will find this a source of ideas and illustrations for sermon material. The layman will find it helpful for personal devotions and family worship.”
—San Francisco Chronicle

APRIL 2023 - AudioFile

Leon Nixon's rich, authoritative baritone provides the perfect interpretation of this series of brief meditations by beloved pastor and theologian Howard Thurman (1899-1981). He was a founder of the nation's first interfaith, interracial, intercultural congregation. This audiobook's poetic meditations and prayers focusing on the theme of developing a relationship with God and community will appeal to a wide range of Christian worshippers. The stunning new foreword to the 2022 edition, written by Yolanda Pierce, PhD, and narrated by Susan Dalian, calls for these mediations to be read aloud, thereby drawing "attention to the rhythm, cadence, and flow of Thurman's own words." Nixon's unhurried performance, delivered in measured rhythms and resonant tones, does this with great effect, enhancing the text's contemplative nature. S.G. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940178765081
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	01/31/2023
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	935,156

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