"My own notion is that we are meeting mystics every day, but we do not recognize them. . . . Real mystics practice their deep love and service to God in ways that may fly below the radar, unobtrusively, transforming the lives of others in ways that seem sublimely plain-spoken and level-headed. Except when they receive extraordinary mystical gifts (not everyone does) it is hard to pick them out in a crowd." ? Emilie Griffin What is mysticism? Why do mystics seem rare and strange? Who can be a mystic? Emilie Griffin deals with these and other questions in this fascinating, informal introduction to mysticism. She uses biblical and early Christian sources as well as modern examples to draw a picture of the mystical life as one of spiritual depth and mystery. Griffin focuses on Christian mysticism, but draws parallels in other great world religions. Ultimately, she suggests that mysticism is a spiritual path that is open to us all, offering the gift of an intimate knowledge of divine love.