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Publication Date: 17 Sep 2019
Publisher: SPCK Publishing
Page Count: 144
Author: Henri Nouwen
ISBN-13: 9780281083411, 9780281083428, 9780281083558

Following Jesus

Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety
By Henri Nouwen
FOREWORD BY RICHARD ROHR In this never-before-published work of inspiration, the bestselling author of The Return of the Prodigal Son offers a compelling case for why Christianity is still relevant, beautiful, intelligent and necessary in the modern world.
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Summary of Following Jesus

At one of the lowest points in his life, Henri Nouwen gave a series of lectures on the importance of Following Jesus in an age of anxiety. Drawing on those talks, this practical book offers warm, discerning, practicable habits to help readers navigate the narrow, sometimes arduous, but ultimately fulfilling road of conviction and faith.

Nouwen's lectures explain why, with so many choices available to twenty-first-century seekers, the greatest reward for those looking for spiritual direction is rediscovering Jesus’ teaching on love.

Following Jesus includes a forward by bestselling authors Richard Rohr.

About the Author of Following Jesus

HENRI NOUWEN was a Dutch-born Catholic priest, professor, and pastor, who gained international renown as the author of over 30 books on the spiritual life. Nouwen's books have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold upward of seven million copies worldwide, resonating with people across the religious, spiritual, cultural, and political spectrum. Since his death in 1996, ever increasing numbers of readers, writers, teachers and seekers have been guided by his literary legacy.
Press Reviews

Timeless wisdom for life from one of the great spiritual masters of our age.

- James Martin SJ

Few writers have influenced me more than Henri Nouwen. These newly published lectures offer fresh and timely insights amid the familiar cadences of Nouwen’s prose, written from a place of deep anxiety but even deeper hope.

- John Inazu, Professor of Political Science, Washington University in St. Louis, author of Confident Pluralism

For Christians interested in Nouwen, this collection of his writings will serve as a fine introduction.

- Publishers Weekly

The Return of the Prodigal Son: A beautiful book, as beautiful in the simple clarity of its wisdom as in the terrible beauty of the transformation to which it calls us.

- New Oxford Review

Discernment: For most people, the very word discernment implies something heady, private, and maybe even elitist. Henri Nouwen, as always, makes seemingly complex things personal, practical, intelligent, and very readable – all at the same time! This is a rich and helpful book.

- Richard Rohr, author of Falling Upward

Spiritual Formation: The rich lode of material in this book will appeal to individuals on a spiritual journey as well as to those who want to share their experiences of descending from the mind to the heart where all true wisdom resides.

- Spirituality and Practice

Spiritual Direction: . . . a brilliant addition to Nouwen’s canon of work as a writer and will enrich both long-time Nouwen fans and newcomers to his wisdom.

- Publishers Weekly

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