Reviews

To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings by John O'Donohue

stuff4bd's review against another edition

inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.5

Although blessing has religious connotations this book is more thoughtful and inspirational than religious to me. A good book to spread out over time for daily reflection. 

jmcdbrock's review against another edition

5.0

What a lovely collection! There are blessings for almost every occasion, with no saccharin and plenty of space for reflection, grace, and breath.

siattlerose's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced

4.5

amyofdoom's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing

madsreads13's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

4.0

sarahjaneinstpaul's review against another edition

5.0

A beautiful book of blessings for every situation. Would to love to have this one on my bookshelf as the blessings are great to share.

wesleyrose's review against another edition

4.0

I started to read this book for a book club through an online yoga community. My goal was to read one blessing a day, and I met this goal for about a month, but then I got busy, and my readings became sporadic. I believe that I will read blessings from this book again, but I would plan to read them when they are more suiting.

Coincidentally, I read the blessing “Blessing for a New Home” when my roommate moved out. It wasn’t a new home, but it felt like a different home. I hadn’t lived alone for almost a decade. So it was an exciting new chapter, and the blessing captured many of my feelings towards it.

The other blessing that struck a chord with me was “For The One Who is Exhausted.” I read that blessing after I had called in sick to work. I was up all night with a headache and anxiety. The lack of sleep left me feeling awful. But my body was telling me something. I was exhausted. Reading this poem made me recognize that I was pushing myself too hard.

I think of this book as a calming friend. It offers words of wisdom that you can’t always procure on your own. Also, the cover is gorgeous, and the blue font inside of the book seems to add to the calmness. I will refer back to this book as I continue to search for whom I am and practicing self-care.

lilycollins's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

lohersh's review against another edition

4.0

Beautiful words from an Irish poet and philosopher. I love the way he sees and expresses the world.

allisonplus's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

4.5