Transcendence, Andrew Rae
Transcendence, Andrew Rae
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Transcendence

Author: Andrew Rae

Narrator: Andrew Rae

Unabridged: 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/16/2025

Categories: Fiction, Poetry


Synopsis

What lies behind this sunlit world?
…Something too deep for thought,
…Open only to prayer. These poems reflect moments when one experiences something more than what one sees and hears, feelings of the sublime, the holy, the transcendent. …When meditating by a Wiltshire stream, or walking alone through an African forest, observed by a thousand unseen eyes and ears, from giant cats to tremulous snakes. …Feelings of going beyond oneself, beyond anxiety and feelings of inadequacy, losing oneself in the great chain of being. …The healing experience of being part of nature, losing the fear of death. From intimations of transcendence in nature, this book moves on to the magic of ancient churches where so many have offered up their sorrows and joys and then to meditations and prayers, as well as the consolations offered by ancient rituals, by the rhythm of the church’s seasons, from the magic of Christmas through the penitence of Lent to the glories of Easter. The final section explores the tragic lockdowns caused by Covid-19.

Reviews

Goodreads review by TJ on May 08, 2025

This was fun! Cool knowing that after this was written she did finally make a QF in Australia!......more

Goodreads review by JK on September 23, 2021

"Although some people tend to forget it, we are only human beings with our fragilities, slumps, personal problems, insomnia, bereavements... The Public knows nothing about it most of the time, seeing only the tip of the iceberg, and generally they don't dig any further than the masks we have......more

Goodreads review by Svetlana on October 23, 2022

I am a tennis addict, and I love reading autobiographies of tennis players. Unfortunately, I struggled and really pushed myself to finish this one. Compared with Open by Andre Agassi and Unstoppable by Sharapova, this one lacks certain something. It was interesting to read about her childhood, but s......more

Goodreads review by Paul on August 11, 2022

A thoroughly captivating and personal account of Alize Cornet’s life on tour, and her journey onto the tour. Deeply insightful, and dispelled a lot of things I’d wrongly had in my mind about her. Always been a fan of her on court, and it was great to read more about her life on court. Thoroughly rec......more

Goodreads review by Temituoyo on February 22, 2023

It’s a very good read and I especially love how she is open in engaging her audience. I love thé 6th chapter particularly because it speaks of gratitude living and how fortunate she is to have a childlike eyes to view life.......more