Life of The Beloved

Life of The Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World Hardcover – September 25, 1992
Author: Henri J Nouwen ID: 0824511840

Review

“A beautiful and sensitive book that reaches out to the believer.” — Church and Synagogue Library Association

“Anyone who is searching for the Spirit of God in the world today will benefit from reading it.” — Horizons

“For those unfamiliar with his work, this volume is a wonderful place to begin. Another significant achievement.” — Circuit Rider

“Gentle and searching. This Crossroad book is a spiritual primer for anyone seeking God.” — The Other Side

From the Publisher

“Life of the Beloved” has become Nouwen’s most cherished book. He wrote it at the invitation of a friend, who asked him to write something about the depths of spirituality in language that people unfamiliar with theology and scripture could understand. His friends loved the book, and so have readers ever since. The book has sold over 200,000 copies and is a favorite for gift-giving, private inspirational reading, and group reflection. In 2002, The Crossroad Publishing Company is releIDg a special new edition of the book, with new cover, to commemorate the book’s success.

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Hardcover: 120 pagesPublisher: Crossroad Publishing Company; Later Edition edition (September 25, 1992)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0824511840ISBN-13: 978-0824511845 Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 0.6 x 7.7 inches Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces Best Sellers Rank: #46,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #407 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Catholicism #708 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Christian Denominations & Sects #3372 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Christian Living
During a time of personal uncertainty, emptiness and sadness, the mere title of this book moved something inside of me; enough to purchase it with the strong intent of reading it, later that evening. Needless to say, I tried several times, but never felt in the mood, although, I knew it would be a good read.
Six months later, experiencing the same feelings, I took a trip to visit some terminally ill, elder family members and carried this book, as part of my reading.
Well!! A good read doesn’t begin to describe this book!! It is powerful, enjoyable, moving, easy to read, entertaining, thought provoking, emotional, educational, nurturing and full of love. WOW! All that packed into 119 pages! It is simply written, as though, the author was conversing with me and yet, in other parts, I could hear the Voice of God telling me very simply, that I was BELOVED, a child of His. The power of this book is so Amazing!! As, I write these words, I have an intense feeling of being loved, emotional stirrings in the bottom of my gut and goosebumps on my arms. I am more in touch with God in my daily life, His loving and tender Presence and Voice everywhere, in everything. This book has changed my prior feelings of emptiness, sadness and uncertainty to a more joyful, simple, thankful, childlike approach to living, a sense of peace within myself, a clarity and certainty of my path in life and a powerful, moving love for God in my moment to moment living. Is my life 100 % perfect? Yes, and No, but as I work with God towards that moment of Utopia; I am thankful, centered and at peace in the knowledge that I am BELOVED, safe in God’s Love for me and that everything will unfold, exactly as it is meant to be for me, with my prayer,love,faith and willingness to see God’s message for me.
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