Rumi: Bridge to the Soul: Journeys into the Music and Silence of the Heart

This is a book to spend time on daily, which is why my review is delayed, one or two of the poems a day suffice. I have 3 left to read. I think it is really up to the reader of these poems to form their own opinion, we each take different things from any experience. That they are of a spiritual nature goes without saying. I do find in them a considerable depth, the opening up of man to Grace, or by Grace, the reaching for God. If you meditate, especially pure silence meditation, you will find many verses helpfully inspire your practice.

I chose this collection of poems as a gift for my daughter who is living in Australia. I did not realise what good value books are over here until I started to look at buying the equivalent over there. She loves poetry and I feel sure she will get so much out of this collection which was most reasonably priced. The book arrived promptly and in excellent condition - everything I hoped for.

Highly Recomend this book. Wonderfully written enjoyed reading very much. Read it slowly , dont rush ....... take time to savour what is written and think about it let your imagination take you to wonderful places. I found to be very relaxing thought prevoking reading, but thats just me!!! I loved the blue cover design too. I have several rumi books, but this has to be a favourite choice. I am known for talking a lot and writing alot but in this instance the writing and quality speaks for its self.

Rumi's poems are so beautiful and really touch the soul. There are so many translated poems in this book each as beautiful and profound as the other. Reading these poems is a wonderful way to rid ourselves from the intellect and connect with the Truth within.

Never fails to give inspiration, upliftment and joy, a must have book in my library. An amazing man , poet, & philosopher

Rumi himself often makes use of the term "ladder to heaven", and truly his poetry provides such a ladder. Even those who do not believe in God or mysticism will feel enlarged and ennobled by Rumi's lofty poetry. The more translations of his incomparable poetry we get the better. However, better still is to learn Persian and to read his intoxicated and sublime words in the original language.

Cannot review the content of the product as I did not read it but the quality of the book in terms of hard cover, size , and colour was perfect. This gift was loved! I must read Rumi soon.

I was a bit disappointed in this translation after reading Nader Khalili's translation of Rumi's poetry. In this book, I can hear the translator's English voice rather than that of Rumi. Also, the typeface does not entirely match the beauty of the poetry.

My best friend loved it.

I have always appreciated Coleman Barks' translations of the Sufi Master. I appreciate the guidance he provides in the introduction, which is very helpful in better understanding Rumi's writings. His writing is ageless.

This book of poetry is fantastic, like other work by Coleman Barks. I would recommend it to anyone interested in Sufism or the work of Rumi.

The content of it is obviously 5star no doubt. But I was disappointed with the cover. It was just a loose piece of oily paper. Do better

I find it unusual the way poems are translated. Sometimes it requires deeper thought to understand the original. Some are good though. The book arrived on time and in a good state.