Life of the Beloved

Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World Paperback – October 1, 2002
Author: Visit ‘s Henri J. M. Nouwen Page ID: 0824519868

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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

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

–This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Over 200,000 copies in print! When Nouwen was asked by a secular Jewish friend to explain his faith in simple language, he responded with his greatest legacy, Life of the Beloved, which shows that all people, believers and nonbelievers, are beloved by God unconditionally.

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Paperback: 160 pagesPublisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company; 10 Anv edition (October 1, 2002)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0824519868ISBN-13: 978-0824519865 Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #7,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #42 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Catholicism #63 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Christian Denominations & Sects #526 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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