A blend of case history, anecdote, history, and spiritual quest, this intimate and fascinating look at the world's oldest and most reclusive monastic order provides a rare understanding of day-to-day Trappist existence.

I ordered this book so long ago (October!) that I'd forgotten about it. I'm so pleased its come, I'm quite excited to read it, especially since the Playboy Bunny biography is turning out to be a real dud. Not enough sex, too much money. ( )

Very nice read from a few years back. Author spends time with Trappist Monks and writes about how the experiences helped him through the loss of his son. Interesting perspectives on a subject matter near and dear to my heart. I wholeweartedly recommend this if this is your cup of tea. ( )

An excellent and surprising work on the lives of specific Trappists monks. Some parts almost read as good fiction but are true accounts. ( )