From Publishers Weekly
In 1993, Mountain Dreamer (her shamanic name) was chatting amiably with her friend Catherine when Catherine suddenly had a brain aneurysm. Although Catherine survived, Mountain Dreamer saw the incident as a spiritual wake-up call, and exactly one year after it happened, she sat down to write the prose poem "The Invitation." After sharing it with several hundred writing students, she lost track of it, only to discover years later that the poem had taken on a life of its own on the Internet. In this illustrated gift book, the now-famous poem (which was first published by HSF in book form in 1999 and became a bestseller) is sandwiched between a foreword and afterword in which Mountain Dreamer describes its simple inception and astounding reception. Perhaps most touching is her account of receiving an admiring letter from a high school beau she had not seen in 30 years. They are now married. Fans of The Invitation will welcome this behind-the-scenes glimpse of the poem's creation.Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Book Description
This beautiful edition of the beloved poem -- including the story behind its widespread popularity, and the author's reflections -- is for anyone who loved the bestselling book The Invitation, or wants to share the gift of Oriah Mountain Dreamer's inspirational writing with a friend. Shared by word of mouth, passed along on the Internet, recited over the radio, and read aloud at spiritual conferences, weddings, and other gatherings, the poem is cherished by the thousands who have discovered and treasured its unique message. Now, readers will learn not only what inspired Oriah to write the poem, but how "The Invitation" haschanged lives by presenting a powerful and inspirational challenge to all of us who long for true intimacy and joy.
About the Author
Oriah Mountain Dreamer is a visionary writer and author of the bestselling The Invitation and The Dance. She leads workshops and is a guest speaker at various ceremonies and retreats throughout the United States and Canada. She lives outside of Toronto.
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