Love, Henri: Letters on the Spiritual Life

Love, Henri: Letters on the Spiritual Life

Seven million copies of his books in print! This collection of over 100 unpublished letters from the bestselling author of such spiritual classics as The Return of the Prodigal Son and The Wounded Healer offers deep spiritual insight into human experience, intimacy, brokeness, and mercy.

Over the course of his life, Henri Nouwen wrote thousands of letters to friends, acquaintances, parishioners, students, and readers of his work all around the world. He corresponded in English, Dutch, German, French, and Spanish, and took great care to store and archive the letters decade after decade. He believed that a thoughtful letter written in love could truly change someone's life. Many people looked to Nouwen as a long distance spiritual advisor.Â

Love, Henri consists of over a hundred letters that stretch from the earliest years of Henri's career up through his last 10 years at L'Arche Daybreak. Rich in spiritual insights the letters highlight a number themes that emerged in both Henri's work over the years, including vocation, solitude, prayer, suffering, and perseverance in difficult times. These deeply spiritual letters, sometimes poignant, sometimes funny, ulimately demonstrate the rich value of communicating with God through others.
Country USA
Brand Convergent Books
Manufacturer Convergent Books
Binding Hardcover
Color White
ReleaseDate 2016-10-04
UnitCount 1
Format Deckle Edge
EANs 9781101906354

Country	USA
Brand	Convergent Books
Manufacturer	Convergent Books
Binding	Hardcover
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2016-10-04
UnitCount	1
Format	Deckle Edge
EANs	9781101906354

Love, Henri: Letters on the Spiritual Life

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