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Discovering Treasures of Peace

✍️ Gemming, Mary
Reader Score
4.3
(3 reviews)
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Mary Gemming guides readers toward peace through prayer and relationship building.

The text provides a structured approach to personal development rooted in spiritual practice. Gemming addresses the reader’s need for stability by linking divine connection with human interaction. The work does not offer complex rituals but rather focuses on the foundational elements of prayer and contemplation. These practices are presented as means to achieve unbounding peace and joy. The content remains within the realms of Mind, Body, Spirit and Inspiration & Personal Growth. It targets those who want to make positive changes in their inner and outer world. The book is a straightforward guide for securing relationships with God and other people. It avoids theoretical discussions in favor of actionable spiritual advice. The physical book is a compact paperback suitable for personal study or reference.

Key Themes
prayer contemplation spiritual peace
Literary Context

This 2000 publication by 1st Book Library sits within the early twenty-first century American market for accessible spiritual growth. It reflects a period where practical, faith-based self-help merged with traditional religious concepts of inner peace and community connection.

Difficulty
● Easy
Recommended For Fans Of
Evelyn Underhill · Thomas Merton · Rumi
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🏛 1st Book Library 📖 136 pages 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781587219764
Fun Fact
Gemming succeeds in offering a warm, accessible entry point into contemplative life, making ancient spiritual disciplines feel relevant and manageable. It excels in its gentle tone and practical advice for integrating faith into daily stress. However, seasoned mystics or those seeking rigorous theological depth may find it too simplistic. It sits comfortably in the intersection of devotional literature and personal wellness, ideal for the sincere beginner.
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📝 Description: Discovering Treasures of Peace

Mary Gemming offers a practical framework for individuals seeking to align their internal state with external reality through spiritual discipline. The text focuses on establishing a secure connection with the divine while simultaneously improving interpersonal relationships. This dual approach aims to generate lasting peace and joy, addressing both inner turmoil and outer social dynamics. The work is categorized under Mind, Body, Spirit and Inspiration & Personal Growth, indicating its focus on holistic well-being rather than abstract theology alone. The book serves as a guide for those who wish to implement positive changes in their lives. It emphasizes the use of prayer and contemplation as primary tools for this transformation. Gemming structures her advice around securing one’s relationship with God and other people, suggesting that spiritual health is inextricably linked to social harmony. The result of following these guidelines is described as unbounding peace and joy, a state achieved through consistent practice rather than sudden insight. This volume suits readers interested in Christian mysticism or practical spirituality who desire concrete steps for personal growth. It may not appeal to those seeking academic theological debate or secular self-help methods devoid of religious context. The paperback edition contains 136 pages and was published by 1st Book Library on September 20, 2000. The physical dimensions are 0.94 cms in height, 20.4 cms in length, and 12.88 cms in width, with a weight of 0.14 kgs. It carries the ISBN 9781587219764 and is listed as not returnable.

💎 Expert review

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Esoterica Books editorial team
Occult literature desk
Mary Gemming provides a sincere roadmap for spiritual grounding, appealing strongly to Christians seeking deeper contemplative practices. The emphasis on harmonizing spirit with God and neighbors offers comfort to those weary of modern chaos. However, this text will not suit secular readers or those preferring intellectual rigor over devotional warmth. It lacks the complex theological depth expected by academic scholars of mysticism, focusing instead on accessible, practical application. Readers looking for rigorous philosophical debate may find its tone overly simplistic. Yet, for the devout seeking a gentle, prayerful companion to navigate life’s difficulties, it serves as a heartfelt resource for finding grace in ordinary moments.
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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking profound internal peace and a steadfast anchor in their daily lives will find this guide invaluable. It is perfect for those who feel overwhelmed by chaos and desire to unbind themselves through sacred prayer and divine connection. If you wish to harmonize your spirit with God and improve your external relationships, this book offers a spiritual compass for transformation. It turns daily struggles into opportunities for grace, helping you discover true joy by aligning your inner landscape with the Divine. Ideal for contemplatives who want more than just self-help, offering a pathway to unbounded peace through disciplined prayer.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Esoterica Books —
⭐ Esoterica editorial review Editorial rating 4.5/5
★★★★★
Readers feeling spiritually adrift or seeking to deepen their religious practice through structured contemplation. It suits those who desire a tangible bridge between their faith and daily emotional well-being.

Reader rating

4.3
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Noah C.
November 27, 2025
Decent

I keep coming back to this one. I appreciated how the argument builds steadily from first principles. A text you study rather than simply read. Still worth having on the shelf.

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Andrew E.
July 29, 2025
My new favorite

Long-time student of the esoteric here. There's real depth here that reveals itself on a second reading. The historical context alone makes it worth the price.

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Esoterica Books editorial team

Mary Gemming provides a sincere roadmap for spiritual grounding, appealing strongly to Christians seeking deeper contemplative practices. The emphasis on harmonizing spirit with God and neighbors offers comfort to those weary of modern chaos. However, this text will not suit secular readers or those preferring intellectual rigor over devotional warmth. It lacks the complex theological depth expected by academic scholars of mysticism, focusing instead on accessible, practical application. Readers looking for rigorous philosophical debate may find its tone overly simplistic. Yet, for the devout seeking a gentle, prayerful companion to navigate life’s difficulties, it serves as a heartfelt resource for finding grace in ordinary moments.

❓ Frequently asked questions

While grounded in faith, it functions more as a practical guide for spiritual health than a dense theological treatise.
No, the author provides accessible methods for beginners to establish a consistent contemplative practice.

📖 Who should read this

Readers feeling spiritually adrift or seeking to deepen their religious practice through structured contemplation. It suits those who desire a tangible bridge between their faith and daily emotional well-being.

🎯 Key themes and symbolism

Contemplative Prayer

Divine Connection

Inner Serenity

📜 Historical context

Rooted in the long Christian tradition of asceticism and mysticism, Gemming’s work echoes the practices of early desert fathers and medieval contemplatives. It updates the ancient call to 'be still and know' for the modern seeker, blending traditional theological frameworks with accessible personal growth strategies.

📚 Glossary

Contemplation
Inner World
Unbounding

📔 Questions to reflect on

  1. Where do you feel most disconnected from your sense of peace, and how might prayer address that specific void?
  2. How does your current relationship with others reflect or hinder your spiritual grounding?
  3. What is one daily habit you can replace with a moment of intentional contemplation?

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