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Practice of the Presence

A Revolutionary Translation by Carmen Acevedo Butcher

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Practice of the Presence

By: Nicolas Herman, Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection, Carmen Acevedo Butcher - translator
Narrated by: Joana Garcia
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Since it was first published in its pocket-size 1692 edition, Brother Lawrence's spiritual classic has remained in print, beloved by people of varying spiritual paths and religious traditions. With this new translation, award-winning translator Carmen Acevedo Butcher frees it from its centuries-long prison of dogmatic, binary language and brings fresh, inclusive treatment that listeners are sure to find transformational. Brother Lawrence's years as a humble kitchen worker at a monastery, often remaining in the shadows of his community, gave way to a spiritual life that was profound. Poor, living with a disability, lacking a formal education, enduring a time of plague and civil unrest, he found God in the depths of his soul, experiencing God's loving presence throughout the day. His personal struggles and life-tested spiritual wisdom will resonate with contemporary listeners as he invites us into a practice of Presence that is both accessible and deeply transformative.

For the first time, Brother Lawrence's work is translated by Carmen Acevedo Butcher, a woman of color and a renowned scholar of medieval texts, who creates a dynamic, faithful translation for a new generation of listeners.

©2022 Carmen Acevedo Butcher (P)2022 Tantor Christian Living Spirituality
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Wonderful book awful narration.

I returned this title due to the narrator's irritating and emotionless performance. She could not pronounce any of the French words (of which there are ample) and instead resorted to a patronising robotic phonetic drone. This alongside her monotone and dreary voice left the listener feeling detached from the content.
The text from Brother Lawrence is superb and deserved a much better performance in order to adhere it to a wider audience.
A real shame!

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