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April 1999

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About Letters of the Scattered Brotherhood by Mary Strong

Meditations on the central issues and needs of human existence

--considered a twentieth-century spiritual classic.

Although this is a new discovery for me personally, this book has been a source

of inspiration for the generations since WWII.  I was alerted to this by a man at

Dutton's Books in North Hollywood, who told that this book, a gift from his mother,

had been a special source of guidance for him over the years.  He claimed this to

be a hidden treasure, the best book on the "Spiritual shelf."   He may be right.  [I was

fortunate enough to get a first edition.]  The book is constituted by anonymous epistles

from lay and clergypersons which were published in a periodical, titled "The Churchman,"

between 1934 and 1948.  Interspersed with these letters are classical quotations

from the sages of all time.  I read from cover to cover last night and felt connected to

the timeless wisdom of the ages and inspired by the Spirit of the unknown authors.

This is an exceptional read and would make a great gift for someone special.

I highly recommend this book to those who are looking for something a little deeper.

[Roger Ebsen]

About the Author, Mary Strong

Mary Strong, in 1948, was noted as being the wife of Austin Strong, well known playwright. 

She must also have been an editor at Harper's; or perhaps the editor of "The Churchman."

Otherwise, I know nothing about her.  She remains in obscurity.

What People are saying about Letters of the Scattered Brotherhood by Mary Strong

I am impressed with how close these responses are to my own experierce. [r.e.]

 

Good Morning Roger,
AMEN!!! I am going to see what more I can find out about these "letters."
Sounds like life after my own heart. We all need to become more aware of
the power of the words we hear and speak. I look forward to doing more
research on the Scattered Brotherhood. Thank you.

 

~  A member of the Spiritwalk Meditation list

These writings are timeless and speak directly to the heart.
In my search for meaining and spiritual connection, I have experimented with many

practices and mastered none but the ability to connect with what is eternal. It is that

place of knowing, stillness and peace that transcends the clammor of life's demands.

Reading Letters of the Scattered Brotherhood brings me to that place immediately.

It is as though the letters are written for me. The communication is direct, simple,

instructive and intergrates so many of the teaching I've understood in the past.

What "Letters" provides is truly beyond understanding. This is a rare, comforting

and profound catalyst in my spiritual growth. I am eternally grateful to Mary Strong.

"Letters" is my constant companion.

 

~ Dallas, Texas

If you only own one meditation book, it should be this one. We came across this book

in my father's library after his death, and discovered the source of his serenity and

his sage advice for us as we grew. The corners were turned, margins full of notes,
passages highlighted and underlined. As I read, I was hearing his comforting words

again. You, too will feel the presence of ancestors and hear the wisdom of the ages

as you read the passages. And because it was compiled during WWII, the writing gives

us perspective on our own troubled times. I have used the "open the book and point"

method of meditation with "Letters". It has never failed to address the exact need,

answer the unspoken fears, calm the spirit. I have already bought and given away two

cases of this book. It is the one gift I know will be there when my friends need support
the most.

~  Beth Terry, Honolulu, Hawaii

With the rising popularity of meditation and the proliferation of books on the subject,

you wouldn't expect a series of anonymous letters, first published in 1948, to still be in

print let alone still selling at a steady clip. No advertising campaigns, no promotional tours

by the authors, (they remain anonymous); just 103 amazingly powerful letters of deeply

insightful spiritual experience, which explain the sanctuary of the indwelling spirit, and

how to abide there. Editor Mary Strong has sprinkled numerous quotes from past ages

and sages to demonstrate the timeless quality of the ideas and ideals expressed here;

and indeed they are timeless, because they are genuine communications reflecting the

spirit of eternity. Enjoy...

~  A reader

Music to Read By

Lux Viviens (Living Light): The Music of Hildegard von Bingen

    by Jocelyn Montgomery and David Lynch

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