Seeds of Hope: A Henri Nouwen Reader (New Edition)

The inspirational writings of Henri Nouwen have touched and moved millions of readers all over the world. Since his death in 1996, recognition of the enduring value of his words has continued to grow, and the message of hope he strove to communicate found even greater resonance. Seeds of Hope gathers together selections from the full spectrum of Henri Nouwen's work, reflecting the wisdom of all his finest books. He addresses the human hunger for success, for knowledge, for peace and for love, and explores the mysteries of life and death, of prayer and compassion, of loneliness and intimacy, of God and man. Throughout, he shares with us the immediacy, intensity and intimacy of his own faith. This revised and updated edition of a definitive collection is both an excellent introduction to Henri Nouwen's writings and an inspiring distillation for those who already know and love his work. It contains a new section which stands as a memorial tribute, and includes Sue Mosteller's moving funeral eulogy. As part of Henri Nouwen's enduring legacy to his readers, this collection truly provides 'seeds of hope', genuine comfort for the challenges of our lives, and the way to a new spirituality.