Return of the Prodigal Son
Seeing a reproduction of Rembrandt's The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen on a long spiritual adventure. Here he shares the deeply personal meditation that led him to discover the place within where God has chosen to dwell. more
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Nouwen evokes the powerful drama of the Parable of the Prodigal Son in a way that is sure to reverberate in your... |
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Aug-03-2009
- An honest book on forgiveness and Christian Growth; by an even more honest writer
I had my first opportunity to read this book in 1998. Since that time it has become my favorite give-away to friends seeking a deeper understanding of forgiveness and the maturation Christians are called to. With each reading I gain a...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jul-13-2009
- I am the older son too
Nouwen experienced Rembrandt's painting, "The Return of the Prodigal Son" as a catalyst to spiritual growth. At first he saw himself as the younger son, then a comment from a friend: "I wonder you do not see yourself as the older son"...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jul-03-2009
- The Return of the Prodigal Son
The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen was a wonderfully spiritual book that spoke to my soul. I chose to read this book because the parable of the Prodigal Son always bothered me. It just wasn't fair that the younger brother...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: May-30-2009
- MUST READ FOR ALL PEOPLE
This book came to me in the best shape and it was so informative without being too intellectual. Found it hard to put down-- I have lent it to a friend who loves both Rembrandt and the parable of the Prodigal son-- Keep the good books...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Aug-03-2009
- An honest book on forgiveness and Christian Growth; by an even more honest writer
I had my first opportunity to read this book in 1998. Since that time it has become my favorite give-away to friends seeking a deeper understanding of forgiveness and the maturation Christians are called to. With each reading I gain a...
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- 3/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Mar-03-2002
- the "other" son
Best part: the chapter on the elder son, the one stayed, the one who demands penance from his little brother, the one who doesn't understand his father's tremendous compassion and forgiveness
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- 2/5
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- Posted: Feb-20-2007
- Sadly disappointed
I wanted to like this book as it is so highly praised by people I admire. It was a selection for our church book club and I'm glad I had exposure to Father Nouwen's interpretation of the message of the Prodigal Son, one of my favorite...
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