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I Heard God Laughing: Renderings of Hafiz
 
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I Heard God Laughing: Renderings of Hafiz (Paperback)

by Daniel Ladinsky (Author), Henry S. Mindlin (Editor)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A happy bit of poetry,, May 30 2004
By Neri "Neri" (Himeji, Japan) - See all my reviews
Life is fun, or should be, and meant to be lived in love is the message of these poems, those who don't think so are being deceived. Hafiz was a main influence on the third and final stage of Goethe's writing and ideas. They also demonstrate the diversity of thought in the Persian influenced area of the world.

Of course something is lost in translation with most all poetry, one sees only a single frame of a changing kaleidoscope. There is a passion glimmered here that seems most intense.

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5.0 out of 5 stars life changing, Mar 29 2004
By A. Cole (Vancouver, BC) - See all my reviews
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When I started questioning my religion as a Christian, I started losing a lot of faith... then I came across this book.
The translations are incredible, the poetry is awesome, and I love the history and context section in the back of the book. I carry it with me whenever I travel, I read a poem every night. It's really wonderful, it makes it so that no matter how terrible my day was, it can end beautifully.
Buy it, it will change your life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I have a celebrity crush on Hafiz!, Jul 25 2003
By Tara White (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
Hafiz's poems are deeply passionate and always inspirational. I teach massage therapy in Austin and we have elevated him to honorary faculty because he is the most quoted author by all the instructors at any school function where one of us may be required to say a few words. I can never make it through this book without weeping tears of joy. Hafiz is a master of the Art of Joy. Through his loving instruction, you can see the loveliness of even the darkest night of your soul. With a voice steady enough to whisper to us over 800 years, the light of his spirit is a beacon to seekers everywhere. He's dreamy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Simple, Extremely Profound
On its surface this collection of simple wisdom would appear almost New-Agey in terms of its contents. Read more
Published on Mar 1 2003 by Bruce Kendall

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for my religion senior thesis
Oh, I loved this book! Rarely do I play guessing games with books (purchasing a book that I have a faint clue will be of some help)... Read more
Published on Aug 15 2002 by Erin Bernstein

5.0 out of 5 stars I heard God Laughing
Pure Joy, wonderus and uplifting. Awe inspiring. I have read it over and over and always it is new. I thank Daniel Ladinshy for translating the work of Hafiz for us, and opening... Read more
Published on Mar 4 2002 by M. Worona

5.0 out of 5 stars I Heard me Smiling
After reading the available pages, I ordered the book.
Working with bodymind and bodywork, it tells you how to live and enjoy life.
God does have a sense of humor. Read more
Published on Jan 5 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars New Title: "Hafez for Dummies"
I do not mean to imply that the readers who enjoy Ladinsky's versions of "Hafez" lack intelligence. Read more
Published on Dec 3 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful poetry
I'm really enjoying the poetry in this book - its beautifully written and leaves you with interesting thoughts to contemplate. Glad I bought it!
Published on Oct 3 2001 by merrymousies

5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderous gift!!
The high praise from the other reviewers is well deserved. We have now purchased 15 copies of this and given them away to friends as they pass through our lives. Read more
Published on Aug 7 2001 by Richard Woodworth

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the finest book I own
I can't give this book away fast enough--it holds some of the finest treasures this earth has. For me, it is all about why I was born--to love and to know God. Read more
Published on May 26 2001 by jody w bargerstock

5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding Hafiz
Having read the very critical review by "Ali" who seems to fail to comprehend the difficulty in translating Hafiz into English I would like to defend the... Read more
Published on Jan 31 2001 by poet

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book For Lovers
If you love life, love love, or love God this book is for you! It has become a constant companion for me because Hafiz has expressed perfectly every emotion that I experience... Read more
Published on Nov 16 2000 by hettiemay

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