{"product_id":"the-song-of-the-bird","title":"The Song of the Bird","description":"\"Every one of these stories is about YOU.\" --Anthony de Mello\n\nEveryone loves stories; and in this book the bestselling author of Sadhana: A Way to God shares 124 stories and parables from a variety of traditions both ancient and modern. Each story resonates with life lessons that can teach us inescapable truths about ourselves and our world.\n\nDe Mello's international acclaim rests on his unique approach to contemplation and ability to heighten self-awareness and self-discovery. His is a holistic approach, and in the words of one reviewer: \"his mysticism cuts across all times and peoples and is truly a universal invitation.\" The Song of the Bird uses the familiar yet enduring medium of the story to illustrate profound realities that bring us in touch with the problems and concerns of daily life, as well as with our common spiritual quest. The aim is to develop the art of tasting and feeling the message of each story to the point that we are transformed. \"Let the story speak to your heart, not to your brain,\" the author directs. \"This may make something of a mystic out of you.\"\n\nEnhanced by lovely ink drawings, this is indeed a volume to treasure, to share, and to read many times over, for it is everyone's best companion on the road to spiritual growth.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0385196156\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 31UE34002K77_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:De Mello, Anthony\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42911422185533,"sku":"31UE34002K77_ns","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0385196156-0.jpg?v=1768252713","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-song-of-the-bird","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}