Book of Mercy (Canons)

by Leonard Cohen

Book Overview

Popular since its original publication more than 25 years ago, Leonard Cohen's classic book of contemporary psalms is now beautifully repackaged. Internationally celebrated for his writing and his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1786896869
• ISBN13: 9781786896865
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Canongate Canons
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.9" x 0.3" x 5.1"

Customer Reviews

Language and thought out of the ordinary

Because I had bought and read his latest book I decided to buy an old one. Since his songs are poems set to music this book is prose brought to the level of poetry. Short thoughts on his relationship to a higher being or muse or idea. Thought provoking. A pleasure just to read. The man has spent his life finding the right words and metaphoric language for his deep thoughts on love and meaning and life. Thank you, Leonard

Poet of Pain

Although Book of Mercy is written in prose, its soul is poetic. To try to describe it I must point at the Moon -- there are no words in me, experience it for yourself. My best friend's roots are Jewish, mine are Catholic, we have evolved into an inclusive state of being, yet Book of Mercy shows us the origins of our religions respectively -- althouth it is beyond either. Here are some publisher's quotes: "An eloquent victory of the human spirit in combat with itself." (Globe and Mail) "One of the most honest and courageous attempts in Canadianwriting to grapple with ultimate truth." (Books in Canada) "Resplendent evidence of an arduous spiritual journey." (Maclean's) Nobody else in our times reaches the tundra of the soul's journey as does Cohen. A wonderful love-version of the Star of David graces the cover.

The Psalms, Updated

Perhaps Leonard Cohen has never been a King, as was David, but the passion of his reflections truly invites comparison.Cohen struggles with G-d, in the finest tradition of Judaism-- indeed, of all spiritual combat. So he both speaks to G-d, and he listens. His listening compels me to listen with my own feeble ears.This is a book for all spiritual combatants, whether Jewish, Christian, or Muslim. Or any faith that is "of the book."

stunning!

I love this book!!! Leonard Cohen is the arguably the most touching writer alive today. I always feel a real connection with his writing, and it always leaves me in total awe.

It takes a lot of ...

It takes a lot of courage to publish a book of spiritual exercises when your name is Leonard Cohen. But then, wouldn't we expect something different from Lenny? Yes, we do, and that's why this magnificent book is offered to us - for consumption, displays, adoration, negligence, dull moments. Take Lenny's longing from the book and understand that being alone in this world is impossible because Cohen will always be there. Wanna have a new friend? Try LC.