"Une semaine à la Trappe: Saint Mary of the Desert" is a book written by Alfred Montbren, which reveals to the reader the secrets of monastic life. Immediacy, silence and prayer unite in this man-made oasis of peace - the monastery of Saint Mary of the Desert. The author invites you to this spiritual world for a week, where every day is a new step towards knowing yourself, meeting your own soul and getting closer to God. This book is not only a story about the life of monks, but also an invitation to look at the world from a different perspective, enjoying every word and every moment of communication with true seekers of spirituality.