Nouwen Then: Personal Reflections on Henri

Henri Nouwen has had a profound impact on the world. Through his honest, deeply revealing writings and his commitment to values our culture lauds but seldom practices, this gentle iconoclast has shaped countless lives. In Nouwen Then, some well-known, contemporary Christians share the ways in which Nouwen's humility, radical love, and genuine warmth and humanity have influenced them. In company with editor and award-winning writer Christopher de Vinck, voices such as Philip Yancey, Luci Shaw, and Fred Rogers reveal the far-reaching influence of one man who modeled his life after the character of Christ. From the Publisher Through his insightful writings, Henri Nouwen has exerted a powerful influence on Christians from all walks of life, challenging and inspiring them to draw closer to God and live accordingly. In Nouwen Then, Christian leaders share what this frequently-quoted Christian thinker has meant to them-in thought, in practical living, in matters of faith. Whether they have read many of Nouwen's books or recently "discovered" him, readers will find this book to be full of practical insights and testimonies to the impact that one person who truly seeks God can have.