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cathiedalziel's review against another edition
5.0
Story about Joe, a man who, for the last 25 years, has lived on top of a mountain and the people who line up each year to see him and find answers to their questions of life.
Short, sweet and gives many points to ponder and reflect on.
This is a good one folks. I will be revisiting this one many times in the future.
Short, sweet and gives many points to ponder and reflect on.
This is a good one folks. I will be revisiting this one many times in the future.
mxmaxreads's review against another edition
5.0
This book is simple yet profound. Its messages are powerful. It says so much by using basic examples of events we encounter in real life. Susan Trott so beautifully captures how much a positive, altruistic, and motivated mindset can transform the lives around you. I'd recommend this to anyone, and I read it yearly like it's a religious text because of how much of an inspiring impact it has had on my own life. The other two books, The Holy Man's Journey and The Holy Woman, are just as enjoyable, but this particular one is life-changing.
maxis's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect for a Sunday school read and just about everywhere else.
glowing_embers16's review against another edition
4.0
A friend from church let me borrow this little book. Like most people said, it's a very quick and light read, but has many nuggets of wisdom embedded in the vignettes.
People - called pilgrims - from around the world travel to the mountain where the Holy Man lives and wait in a line during the summer months, waiting their turn to seek guidance and council from him. From their stories we learn to have patience, compassion, treat others with kindness, and enjoy life instead of worrying, among other things.
One part of the stories I liked was how some people discovered the answer to their question while they were in line waiting to see the Holy Man. This story points out that on the path to finding answers we can find them ourself. It was also cool how some of the stories were connected to others.
This is a great book to read if you're looking for something to ponder over or if you just need some advice. There's at least one story in here for everyone.
People - called pilgrims - from around the world travel to the mountain where the Holy Man lives and wait in a line during the summer months, waiting their turn to seek guidance and council from him. From their stories we learn to have patience, compassion, treat others with kindness, and enjoy life instead of worrying, among other things.
One part of the stories I liked was how some people discovered the answer to their question while they were in line waiting to see the Holy Man. This story points out that on the path to finding answers we can find them ourself. It was also cool how some of the stories were connected to others.
This is a great book to read if you're looking for something to ponder over or if you just need some advice. There's at least one story in here for everyone.
suannelaqueur's review against another edition
5.0
In thirty-four lovely chapters we meet the Holy Man, his fellow monks at the hermitage, and the pilgrims who line up every day for a chance to see him. Each interaction between pilgrim and Holy Man is witty, human, charming and gently profound. The first book in a trilogy, followed by Holy Man's Journey and The Holy Woman: Book Three of The Holy Man Trilogy.
naomisbookshelf's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
optmst's review against another edition
5.0
I loved it more the second time around. Joe is an unforgettable character who seems to not be caught up in taking himself seriously, and, yet he also seems to believe in the goodness of all people.
lauren_endnotes's review against another edition
4.0
The Holy Man lives on a hill and people from every surrounding village, and some from even farther, come to ask his advice on every matter. There are small chapters of about 4 pages that introduce some of the pilgrims that have made their way to the Holy Man's house. The advice and words he dispenses are beautiful and sometimes humorous.