Beyond the Darkness: A Biography of Bede Griffiths

by Shirley du Boulay

Even though the English Benedictine monk Bede Griffiths was well known during his lifetime (1906-1993) for his efforts to harmonize the spiritual practices of East and West, the full range of his influence is only just becoming widely appreciated. Now, from respected journalist and biographer Shirley du Boulay, comes the first major biography of Griffith's life, Beyond the Darkness. Du Boulay shows the transformation of Griffiths from an idealistic, highly intelligent, serious, and sometime irritable schoolboy into a man of profound wisdom who emanated unconditional love, and who was often revered as a holy man and a living saint. During his life of intellectual and spiritual discovery, he became an associate of the Inklings, a close friend of C. S. Lewis, and eventually a leader of an ashram in India.

Genres: Spirituality, Biography, Christian, Nonfiction

308 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written and researched, inspiring, interesting, and entertaining. Not just a biography - although that aspect of it is very well done - but a thoughtful analysis of Griffiths, his life, his thought, and his circumstances.

[Drew · Rating 1 out of 5]

I had to stop reading this book because the print was so small I got dry eyes from reading it.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

i read to page 228 and found myself completely bored and lost in a quagmire. i suppose i am more of a traditionalist than i like to admit. it may have been how she presented Fr. Bede, but i saw him as just another sophist and very much involved in the cult of personality. i much preferred her book on Henri Le Saux--"cave of the heart".

[gramakri · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is a well written book however it is rather factual and fails to move you and strike a chord. I have read better biographies.
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[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting book & well written.