My Review of "Love, Henri"

Love, Henri:  Letters on the Spiritual Life is an amazing collection of over 200 letters by the late Nouwen (whose The Wounded Healer is quite probably the best book for understanding the ministry to which we are all called), a beloved author and Roman Catholic priest.  Love, Henri provides insight into his personal struggles, insecurities and faith and offers the heartfelt guidance Nouwen shared so generously with individuals to a wide audience.

Each letter has a brief introduction in order to give historical context in Nouwen's own life.  The letters are addressed to a rich variety of friends -- colleagues, students, clergy, scholars, critics, readers of his books, grieving parents and even politicians.  The courage and kindness with which Nouwen writes pervades all his books, and are even more visible in these letters.  Here, Nouwen provides direction, advice, companionship and affection -- and these letters will ensure that Nouwen's spiritual legacy as a Christian spiritual father reaches a new generation.  While Nouwen died in 1996, his sincere desire to live with gratitude, faith, and love will speak fresh through these letters for years to come.

I received a free copy of this book as part of the Blogging for Books program in exchange for my honest review here.