Morning Sun on White

by Robin R. Meyers

Book Overview

Nouwen's intimate diary of his first year in the L'Arche community called Daybreak. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385489544
• ISBN13: 9780385489546
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Doubleday Books
• Length: 123 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Simple wisdom for real people

It didn't take me long at all to read this small book of twelve vignettes on the simple pleasures of life. Although it is true that there's not a lot in here that you won't have heard before, I stand by the idea that the best books are the ones that remind you of what you already know. In places I found it a little cliché, especially the first couple of chapters which reiterated the old "turn off the TV, have more conversations, read more books" wisdom. But it improved as it went along, and it was the last four chapters - discussing mercy, faith, freedom, cooking, creating, the joy of anticipation and the art of hoping - which made me give this book five stars rather than four. This is not one of those cheesy gift books that contain 50 half-pages of "bite-sized wisdom" and 70 generic photos of flowers, babies and rainbows. Nor is it a specifically Christian version of other books such as 'Life's Little Instruction Book'. It is simply a book of short, thoughtful essays which help us to stop and examine our values and our idea of what will really make us happy. I foresee myself reading this many times throughout my life.

Thoughtful presentation of the ordinary made extraordinary

In "Morning Sun on a White Piano", UCC minister and professor Dr. Robin Meyers presents twelve essays, geared to refocus his audience on the truly important things in life.Although these revelations are not terribly new or extraordinary, what *is* extraordinary is their simple, beautiful presentation, the wide breadth of ideas he manages to express, and his ability to connect to his audience without being preachy, sanctimonious, or condescending. Especially noticeable is the "Not Wolf" story, and his essay on the importance of mercy.This book is very refreshing and readable, the equivalent in book form of a five-minute shoulder massage, or a cup of tea on a rainy day. I recommend it highly.

A great reminder of what is truly important in life.

Dr. Meyers has written a delightful book reminding us of the importance of the simple things in life. Furthermore, he has kept the book simple. It is easy to read in one sitting, but it is not a book to put away after that reading. The 12 chapters each make a nice daily devotional study. We gave copies to all of our children for Christmas.

PHd + Minister=smart and soulful

On the shelf, this book looks like another cheesy, other-wordly book by someone who can barely write, but wants to communicate something "deep." On the contrary, open it up and you'll find clean prose, interesting examples, and a compelling argument for rediscovering life's simple pleasures. I couldn't put it down in the bookstore, which may sound silly for a non-suspense/action/mystery novel. Rather, I had a quiet moment much like the book describes; I sat on a chair and just kept reading, until 2 hours had passed and I finished. I remembered the simple pleasure of finishing a book, of enjoying still and silent air. To me, that's what this book is all about. Except, unlike me, Dr. Meyers pulls it off without sounding corny. I bought it, and gave it to my parents for Easter.