These reflections come out of his own openness to personal struggle and growth. He here recounts recent experiences at a L'Arche community for the mentally handicapped. His message lovingly conveys how his relationships with these broken people have so deeply touched him. Heart-warming and provocative.
Henri Nouwen was a spiritual thinker with an unusual capacity to write about the life of Jesus and the love of God in ways that have inspired countless people to trust life more fully. Most widely read among the over 40 books Father Nouwen wrote is In the Name of Jesus. For a society that measures successful leadership in terms of the effectiveness of the individual, Father Nouwen offers a counter definition that is witnessed by a "communal and mutual experience." For Nouwen, leadership cannot function apart from the community. His wisdom is grounded in the foundation that we are a people "called." This beautiful guide to Christian Leadership is the rich fruit of Henri Nouwen's own journey as one of the most influential spirtiual leaders of the 20th century.
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Reviewed by Brenda Young (Kingman, AZ), June 25, 2008
This is a great book, every pastor and church leader should read. Every person wanting to be in ministry or leadership should read this book. It teaches you how to put your heart, mind and body in the place where it needs to be in order to be a leader. That place is in fellowship with Jesus Christ. Great book. Read it!
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Reviewed by Virginia Yuen (North Vancouver, Bc,), April 25, 2008
A great simple book to read and very useful for personal quiet time and reflections. Very deep insights on the true meaning of leadership based on Christ Himself. I highly recommend this book for gift or personal use.
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Reviewed by Jennifer Billey (Dayton, OH), September 19, 2000
An excellent book for leaders. Nouwen's book gives a wonderful message about leading in the future. The reading is easy and profound at the same time. What a wonderful read, I would recommend it to anyone.
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