Books like No man is an island

No man is an island by Thomas Merton reads as reflective, contemplative. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Reaching out

Henri J. M. Nouwen · 1975

Both explore spirituality & community

81% genome match

Thomas Merton on peace

Thomas Merton · 1971

Both explore spirituality & contemplation

70% genome match

When bad things happen to good people

Harold S. Kushner · 1981

Same nonfiction feel

66% genome match

Abba's Child

Brennan Manning · 1994

Both explore spirituality

62% genome match

Money, sex & power

Richard J. Foster · 1985

Both explore spirituality

62% genome match

The pursuit of God

A. W. Tozer · 1897

Both explore spirituality

59% genome match

How can it be all right when everything is all wrong?

Lewis B. Smedes · 1982

Same self-help feel

63% genome match

Way to happiness

Fulton J. Sheen · 1953

Both explore spirituality

62% genome match

The ordering of love

Madeleine L'Engle · 2004

Both explore spirituality & human connection

63% genome match

Something beautiful for God

Malcolm Muggeridge · 1971

Both explore spirituality

69% genome match

A tale of three kings

Gene Edwards · 1980

Same nonfiction feel

61% genome match

The Road to Character

David Brooks · 2015

Same nonfiction feel

57% genome match