Life of the Beloved : Spiritual Living in a Secular World (CD-Audio)

from Bonni208

Nouwen is asked by his non-religious Jewish friend to write a book for him, versus his typical theological writings. This is Nouwen for those of us who want to have an informal conversation with him and not an academic one. This is a short read and one you shouldn't miss.

from thesmellofbooks

A thoughtful book on spiritual living for Christian and nonChristian alike.

from jclyde

This is my second read of this book, which offers a healthy reminder to hold onto what is good.

from LudieGrace

I've heard people rave about this and other works by Nouwen many times, but I have to admit that I have never been able to get through this short little book. I'm not sure why, because he writes well. I guess I've always picked it up at times in my life when it wasn't what I needed to hear? But I...

from empress8411

I picked this up at a book sale because it's written by Nouwen and he's an author I always grab if I can. I read it because it was chosen by The Facebook Method. I hated it. It's fluffy, saccharine and weak. I get that he is writing for secular Jews. I get that it's not for Christians. But seriou...