Ebook A Year with Rumi Daily Readings Coleman Barks 8601400707869 Books

Product details Hardcover 432 pages Publisher HarperOne (October 31, 2006) Language English ISBN-10 006084597X

A Year with Rumi Daily Readings Coleman Barks 8601400707869 Books Reviews

• I have now completed my year with Rumi. I must confess I read him every six out of seven days. Some days were elegant. Some days were so poignant I copied the poem and hung it on my bathroom mirror. Some were so thought provoking I journaled on them in deep thought. Some were head scratchers and I have no idea what he was writing about. It was good for my soul. It was also good to see that not everything Rumi wrote spoke to my soul. I had placed him on a pedestal and while he is still up there, I now have a healthier view of him. This was a good exercise and I may repeat it again in 2019.
• I bought this book expecting Rumi's work. This is not that. The author seems to state himself (obliquely) in the intro that these are his own poems that came out of meditations based on translations of Rumi's work. He is not even the translator, as 's product information indicates. I don't think this is an intentional misrepresentation. But the world at large seems to assume the author is presenting direct translations of Rumi's poetry. That's unfortunate.
• The daily poems are terrific. SO pleased with the selections after two weeks of daily readings. Coleman Barks is as good an authority as there is. The hardback binding is good. The only puzzlement is the paper ... practically newsprint, which seems a contradiction for the jewel of the writings. But maybe even that is a Rumi message - don't fuss over superficial things?
• I love RUMI - have been looking for something like this, a bit of inspiration every day. There is a wonderful introduction - The Love Religion, Wild Soulbooks, and What Is - that puts the book into context. This is a great companion book to keep nearby - I keep mine by the bed, so I can read a poem before getting started in the morning. it's a great way to start the day!
• This is one of my all time favorites...and this is actually my second copy, as my first one got so beat up that I didn't want to use it in my yoga classes any more. Soul inspiration on the deepest level. And a wonderful practice to read a poem a day for the whole year.
• If mystical inspiration from someone who appreciates every dimension of human existence is appealing, this writing as brought to us through Barks' translation will delight your innermost being. This daily companion will possibly become as welcome as a bird on your windowsill.
• I bought this book of Rumi's poetry because I had read a novel where it was talked about all the time. I'm afraid that a lot of his poems totally escape me, but I shall continue to pursue an understanding of his work! Perhaps I just don't have enough intellectualism about me??
• I probably should have gotten the essential rumi. was looking for something to acquaint myself but some of these one pagers I'm not also grasping. perhaps a longer in context take would be easier to digest?