Henri Nouwen : his life and vision
"Through more than fifty books Henri Nouwen touched countless people with his compelling interpretation of Christian faith. His immense impact came in part from his willingness to draw deeply on his own experience, inviting readers to share his own spiritual journey. That journey led him from his home in Holland to the United States, from a series of prestigious academic posts to a Trappist monastery, then to live among the poor of Latin America, and finally to Canada, where he found his home at L'Arche Daybreak, living in community with disabled adults." "Nouwen's life was itself a spiritual text that reflected the very themes he shared in his writings: the struggle between intimacy, community, and solitude; the gospel challenge to follow Christ in "downward mobility"; the question of how to make our life and death a gift to others; discovering the face of Christ in the world; and realizing our own identity as God's beloved. Richly illustrated with 140 photos - including many never before published - Henri Nouwen: His Life and Vision provides a many-faceted portrait of one of the most beloved spiritual writers of our time."--Jacket
Print Book, English, 2005
Orbis Books, Maryknoll, N.Y., 2005