Bill deMello's bio of his brother entitled Anthony deMello SJ, The
Happy Wanderer – A Tribute to My Brother, (and edited by Clifford W. DeSilva) was launched on 22nd April 2012 at a small function at St.
Peter's Church Complex, Bandra, Mumbai, India.
Instead of the usual method of a ribbon being cut by some prominent
person, Bill chose to have the book 'launched' by Tony deMello himself.
Bill first welcomed the select gathering and thanked all who had labored to
make the launch day a success and explained that the book was a tribute to his
brother and was written with the view to promoting his books especially among
the young. Bill then played a rare, unpublished recording of Tony celebrating
Mass on his 50th Birthday. Relevant sections of this recording of Tony speaking
and also singing while accompanying himself on the guitar were played.
Tony's
own words explained the meaning of 'Happy Wanderer ' (the song) as a good
example of sanyas. We are merely passing through this world so we need the
minimum.
That was it. There were none of the usual speeches by 'eminent' persons
and so on that accompany such occasions. Simplicity itself.
The book is published by Gujarat Sahitya Prakash, Anand who are the
authentic publishers of all of Tony’s books in India (http://www.gspbooks.in/contactus.php).
You may also write to me if you want to avail of a special offer
– a copy of the book which will include a free video of the launch (with Tony's entire speech at his 50th birthday mass). This will be Rs. 240/- ($10), postage
and packaging extra. (This offer is valid as long as the stocks with me last.)
Pages: 314, 14 glossy pages of photographs.
Price: Rs. 240/$12. Postage and packaging extra.
