Anthony deMello: The Happy Wanderer

A unique and loving account of the life and message of a great spiritual teacher by his younger brother. Anthony deMello, an Indian Jesuit who died in 1987, was among the most popular and influential spiritual teachers of our time. Through his books and retreats he achieved a worldwide following that has only continued to grow in recent years. But who was Anthony deMello? What were the sources that nourished his spiritual development? In this timely biography Bill deMello, Tony's younger brother, provides an honest and intimate portrait. Beginning with his early life in India and his formation as a Jesuit, we follow deMello s gradual refinement of a new approach to Christian spirituality that integrated eastern and western sources. While acknowledging that his own appreciation of Tony s message began only after his death, Bill manages to convey that message-an invitation to awaken to the experience of God in daily life-and the impact it has had on countless people. For all those who have treasured Anthony's deMello s writings and wisdom, this long-awaited biography will be a great gift.

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Anthony deMello: The Happy Wanderer

A unique and loving account of the life and message of a great spiritual teacher by his younger brother. Anthony deMello, an Indian Jesuit who died in 1987, was among the most popular and influential spiritual teachers of our time. Through his books and retreats he achieved a worldwide following that has only continued to grow in recent years. But who was Anthony deMello? What were the sources that nourished his spiritual development? In this timely biography Bill deMello, Tony's younger brother, provides an honest and intimate portrait. Beginning with his early life in India and his formation as a Jesuit, we follow deMello s gradual refinement of a new approach to Christian spirituality that integrated eastern and western sources. While acknowledging that his own appreciation of Tony s message began only after his death, Bill manages to convey that message-an invitation to awaken to the experience of God in daily life-and the impact it has had on countless people. For all those who have treasured Anthony's deMello s writings and wisdom, this long-awaited biography will be a great gift.

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Anthony deMello: The Happy Wanderer

Anthony deMello: The Happy Wanderer

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by Bill deMello

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A unique and loving account of the life and message of a great spiritual teacher by his younger brother. Anthony deMello, an Indian Jesuit who died in 1987, was among the most popular and influential spiritual teachers of our time. Through his books and retreats he achieved a worldwide following that has only continued to grow in recent years. But who was Anthony deMello? What were the sources that nourished his spiritual development? In this timely biography Bill deMello, Tony's younger brother, provides an honest and intimate portrait. Beginning with his early life in India and his formation as a Jesuit, we follow deMello s gradual refinement of a new approach to Christian spirituality that integrated eastern and western sources. While acknowledging that his own appreciation of Tony s message began only after his death, Bill manages to convey that message-an invitation to awaken to the experience of God in daily life-and the impact it has had on countless people. For all those who have treasured Anthony's deMello s writings and wisdom, this long-awaited biography will be a great gift.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781626980204
Publisher: Orbis Books
Publication date: 03/31/2013
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 5.30(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Foreword xv

Preface xvii

Prologue xxiii

Tony's Timeline xxxvii

Part I The Journey to Sadhana

Chapter 1 Family Background and the Early Years 3

Chapter 2 The Novitiate 23

Chapter 3 Philosophy in Spain 45

Chapter 4 Regency 55

Chapter 5 Theology 71

Chapter 6 Mission Impossible and the Spanish Connection 83

Chapter 7 Rector of Rules 91

Chapter 8 Sadhana-Birth and (R)Evolution 109

Part II The Singer and His Song

Chapter 9 Moving On: He Chops Wood. He Draws Water from the Well 145

Chapter 10 Inspiration and Controversy: "Very Well, Very Well" 169

Chapter 11 Tony's Relationships: "Don't Change" 189

Chapter 12 Tony, the Humble Human Being: "Life Is Miraculous" 203

Epilogue 223

The Final Word 233

Bibliography 235

Appendices 237

Index 257

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