# Painting Heaven: Polishing the Mirror of the Heart - Hardcover

by **Demi Hunt** (Author), **Coleman Barks** (Author)

**This illustrated tale introduces children to the wondrous teachings from the Muslim theologian and mystic al-Ghazali (1058-1111CE)**

This enchanting tale illustrates how that the human heart is like a rusty mirror which, when polished through beautiful doings, is able to reflect the real essence of all things. In addition to this story is a poem by the renowned poet, Coleman Barks. Both draw on the same account found in Ghazali's _The Marvels of the Heart_, Book XXI, of his magnum opus, _The Revival of Religious Sciences_.

### Author Biography

**Demi Hunt** is is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator and the creator of more than 200 books. Her book _The Empty Pot_ was selected by former first lady Barbara Bush to be read on the ABC Radio Network Program _Mrs. Bush's Story Time_, sponsored by the Children's Literacy Initiative, and was included in the "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children" list poll by the National Education Association. Her book _Gandhi_ was awarded the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award, while _Muhammad_ was named a _New York Times_ Best Illustrated Book. She lives in Seattle. **Coleman Barks** is a poet and professor emeritus at the University of Georgia in Athens who has gained world renown for his translations of Near Eastern poets, especially Jalal al-Din Rumi. He received an honorary doctorate from Tehran University, and in 2009 he was inducted into the Georgia Writer's Hall of Fame. He lives in Athens, Georgia.

**Number of Pages:** 44

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 11.1 x 8.7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 01, 2015

## Details

- **Price:** 27.95 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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