Book: Anthony deMello SJ, The Happy Wanderer -- A Tribute To My Brother
Author: Bill deMello
Publisher: Gujarat Satya Prakash (Anand)
Price: Rs.240
This is the biography of Anthony (Tony) deMello SJ, the Christian guru
with Eastern leanings who taught people the path to enlightenment. His
books and audio-video recordings continue to inspire his followers.
However, there was no comprehensive biography of the man who passed
away in New York 25 years ago. The gap has now been filled by his
brother, Bill deMello, who has collected mountains of information,
memories, opinions and facts and arranged them into a sensible and
sensitive narrative of the life and times of a man who was brilliant,
unassuming and a firm taskmaster. It presents little-known details
about Tony's childhood and his spiritual evolution.
Source: IANS
The Book Is Out
Bill deMello's bio of his brother entitled Anthony deMello SJ, The
Happy Wanderer – A Tribute to My Brother, (and edited by Clifford W.
DeSilva) was launched on 22nd April 2012 at a small function at St.
Peter's Church Complex, Bandra, Mumbai, India.
Instead of the usual method of a ribbon being cut by some prominent
person, Bill chose to have the book 'launched' by Tony deMello
himself.
Bill first welcomed the select gathering and thanked all who had
labored to make the launch day a success and explained that the book
was a tribute to his brother and was written with the view to
promoting his books especially among the young. Bill then played a
rare, unpublished recording of Tony celebrating Mass on his 50th
Birthday. Relevant sections of this recording of Tony speaking and
also singing while accompanying himself on the guitar were played.
Tony's own words explained the meaning of 'Happy Wanderer ' (the song)
as a good example of sanyas. We are merely passing through this world
so we need the minimum.
That was it. There were none of the usual speeches by 'eminent'
persons and so on that accompany such occasions. Simplicity itself.
The book is published by Gujarat Sahitya Prakash, Anand who are the
authentic publishers of all of Tony’s books in India
(
http://www.gspbooks.in/contactus.php).
Pages: 314, 14 glossy pages of photographs.
Price: Rs. 240/$12. Postage and packaging extra.
You may also write to me if you want to avail of a special offer – a
copy of the book which will include a free video of the launch (with
Tony's entire speech at his 50th birthday mass). This will be Rs.
240/- ($10), postage and packaging extra. (This offer is valid as long
as the stocks with me last.) Contact 2735839 / 9960286839. Email:
clif...@gmail.com.
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Publications include:
AWARENESS, YOUR TRUE TEACHER – Last Meditations of Anthony de Mello in
his own voice.
A set of 2 CDs containing meditations of Tony de Mello available for
the first time.
Price: 20 Euros (plus postage – 2 Euros)
THE ART OF RELATIONSHIPS – The Spiritual Legacy of Anthony de Mello
“The most selfish act,” said Anthony de Mello, “is to demand that
another person live his or her life as we see fit. The most unselfish
act is to live our lives as we see fit.” Through the work which brings
Awareness into our relationships we will see that we are the change we
wish to see in our lives.
A set of 4 CDs by Francis J Padinjarekara & Liz Dillon
CD 1 – Awareness in Relationships
CD 2 – The Purpose of Relationships
CD3 – Shadow in Relationships
CD4 – Love
Awareness Arc Price: 27 euros (includes shipping)