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The author was challenged to write this book by a friend who did not understand the Christian faith. In explaining it to him, the author draws from his own experience to write in a direct and personal way about "Being", "Becoming" and "Living" as the beloved of God. Friendship with God is everlasting, he affirms, opening new and exciting possibilities for all - Christian or otherwise - who acknowledge that a sense of innner peace and well-being so often eludes them.
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46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There is one review that gives this book one star and that reflects in the overall rating. This is a five star book. I listened to it on tape. When he shared about how his life can be described as either being taken (chosen), blessed, broken or given by Christ I pulled the car over to the side of the road and prayed a prayer of thanksgiving for the revelation that came from that simple word. You don't have to agree 100% with Henri's doctrine to read him, and those who pass him over or this book over because he cannot fit in your theological box will miss a great treasure.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As others have said the first review below is misleading. But don't ignore it! it shows the problems many christians face who think God hates the world and wants everyone to burn in hell unless they accept some formula and theory they have about Jesus.
Instead read Nouen and see the contrast, of a God who in Jesus is so available, and real. An amazing book to help us connect to God.
37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Also only writing this to counter Mr.Tripe. No, it isn't a theological tome, nor is it effective evangelism by Nouwen's own admission in the epilogue. However, it is pastoral, and powerfully so. Wonderfully simple, yet deeply spiritual in the way that Nouwen uses the Eucharistic symbolism of being taken (chosen), blessed, broken and given as an analogy for the spiritual life. This is not some 'quick fix' book of techniques, principles and methods aimed at achieving happiness, and thank God for that.
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A real life changer
This is a book which can radically change the way you relate to God and to yourself. Nouwen takes us on a journey close to the very heart of God.
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Published 23 months ago by prutts
Life of the Beloved
It's a most wonderful book. Nouwen started writing for his friend Fred Bratman, a secular journalist and writer, who asked him to write something that explained in terms that Fred... Read more
Published 24 months ago by C. Kidd
Marvelous tool to internalize the love of God
I felt compelled to write this review to counter the "tripe" review above. This book is one of those rare gems that can significantly help a struggling person... Read more
Published on 21 Dec 1998
Quasi-universalist tripe
I was expecting good, solid Biblical teaching from this bookand that is not what it offers. It was written as spiritual advice to Jewish and secular friends of the author. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 1998
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