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A 14th century mystic rendered in lively and contemporary language for the 21st century. A fresh and contemporary translation of one of the best loved and influential mystical texts of all time, The Showings of Julian of Norwich brings the message and spirituality of this 14th century mystic to 21st century readers. Julian of Norwich, a contemporary of Geoffrey Chaucer, was an English anchoress in East Anglia. At the age of 30, suffering from a severe illness and believing she was on her deathbed, Julian had a series of intense visions of Jesus, which she recorded and then expanded on later in her life. Critically acclaimed author and translator Mirabai Starr uses fresh, lyrical language to help make this timeless wisdom accessible to a contemporary circle of seekers. This new rendering of Julian's final version, known as The Long Text offers seekers the opportunity and tools for growth, optimism, and a rich interior life.