Henri J. M. Nouwen (1932-1996) was the author of The Return of the Prodigal Son and many other bestsellers. He taught at Harvard, Yale, and Notre Dame universities before becoming the pastor of L'Arche Daybreak near Toronto, Canada, a community where people with and without intellectual disabilities assist each other and create a home together.
"Everyone who knew Henri Nouwen knew that his spirit was too large,
too life-giving to be defeated by death. This book is proof
positive that his spirit lives on, offering many who never met
Henri a chance to meet him now." - Parker J. Palmer, author of A
Hidden Wholeness, Let Your Life Speak, and The Courage to
Teach.
"The insights and practices for spiritual direction that this book
has gathered and interpreted are a luminous guide to those whose
journey of Spirit has been shaped by the writing and presence of
Henri Nouwen, as well as to any who are participating in spiritual
direction." - Elizabeth Nordquist, Associate Professor of
Spirituality, San Francisco Theological Seminary/Southern
California
"Read this book and you will understand why I chose Henri Nouwen as
a companion on my own spiritual journey." - Bill Moyers
"Nouwen is enduringly popular, and this adaptation of his insights
should give new application to his writing for both individuals and
communities." - Library Journal
"What makes Nouwen so compelling to read is that he deals with
spiritual issues common to all of humanity, while speaking freely
of his own struggles." - Dallas Morning News
"Along with rich storytelling and moments of sharp insight, Nouwen
offers a structured and highly disciplined approach to spiritual
direction, not so much anchored in method as in meditation and
surrender... Nouwen's gift is to shatter the barriers between God
and ourselves, inviting us to come home again like prodigals." -
America Magazine
"Spiritual Direction is a powerfully evocative book, beautifully
weaving together original material from Henri Nouwen with the
authors' own creative insights. Both the structure of the book and
the writing take us on a journey that is both fresh and profoundly
helpful. It is uniquely positioned to be both a powerful addition
to the literature on spiritual direction and a beautiful reflection
on the spiritual life for all people. Rebecca and Michael offer a
wonderful blend of scholarship, pastoral care, and good writing!" -
Jeff Imbach, president, Henri Nouwen Society Canada
Nouwen, beloved author of The Wounded Healer and many other books, died in 1996 and in fact wrote only one brief article on the subject of spiritual direction. This brief posthumous anthology represents a careful combing through his published and unpublished writings that, considered together, make a kind of course in spiritual direction. Also included are exercises adapted from Nouwen as well as hints on finding a spiritual director and further reading by the editors. Nouwen is enduringly popular, and this adaptation of his insights should give new application to his writing for both individuals and communities. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
"Read this book and you will understand why I chose Henri Nouwen as a companion on my own spiritual journey." -- Bill Moyers
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