For more than eight years, Henri Nouwen felt that what he wrote was too raw and private to share with others. Instead he published The Return of the Prodigal Son, in which he expressed some of the insights gained during his mental and spiritual crisis. But then friends asked him, "Why keep your anguish hidden from the many people who have been nurtured by your writing? Wouldn't it be of consolation for many to know about the fierce, inner battle that lies underneath many of your spiritual insights?
For the countless men and women who have to live through the pain of broken relationships, or who suffer from the loss of a loved one, this book about the inner voice of love offers new courage, new hope, even new life.
HENRI J. M. NOUWEN was a Catholic priest who taught at several theological institutes and universities in his home country of the Netherlands and in the United States. He shared the final years of his life with people with mental disabilities at the L'Arche-Daybreak Community in Toronto, Canada. He authored many books on the spiritual life, including Reaching Out, The Genesee Diary, and The Return of the Prodigal Son.
Available in either paperback or hardcover versions. Please indicate your preference in the box below. If ordering the hardcover version, the price will be adjusted upon receipt of your order but will not be reflected on your program-generated receipt. Prices are as follows:
(Purchase of this book helps you qualify for the free shipping option if it is being offered at the time of your order.)