"In this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, you will find John a "soul friend" on your own journey through life, offering support and solace, clarity, and consciousness--expanding narratives that invite you to experience relationships with people, nature, and even your inner world in new ways that nurture well-being and resilience in these challenging times." --Daniel J. Siegel, MD, bestselling author

A special twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the classic work of Celtic spirituality and mysticism, with a new introduction by President Michael D. Higgins of Ireland and insightful new material about the late author and book.

In this revered classic, the late poet, philosopher, and scholar John O'Donohue helps us discover the divine within us as he guides us on a journey to the sacred space where the eternal meets the soul. Anam Cara, Gaelic for soul friend, is a timeless collection of ancient Celtic wisdom, poetry, stories, and blessings that offer profound insights on the universal themes of friendship, solitude, love, and death.

Anam Cara nourishes the heart and elevates the spirit, allowing us to experience the grace of Celtic benediction. It is a book to read and reread forever (Irish Times).