Home Tonight: Further Reflections on the Parable of the Prodigal Son [Kindle Edition]

Henri Nouwen (Author)

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Product Description

Home Tonight follows the path of Henri Nouwen’s spiritual homecoming. More than three years prior to writing his great classic, The Return of the Prodigal Son, Nouwen suffered a personal breakdown followed by a time of healing solitude when he encountered Rembrandt’s famous painting. Within his solitude he reflected on and identified with the parable’s characters and experienced profound and inspiring life lessons.

This captivating book was created from never-before-published materials that formed the basis of the small workshop inspired by Nouwen’s intimate encounter with Rembrandt’s painting. Readers are led to welcome their unique Belovedness through practices of “spiritual listening,” journaling, and communing with God, thus connecting personally with the unique, unconditional love of the One who created them. Home Tonight is a practical guide for the inner journey home.

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To learn more about the life and work of Henri J.M. Nouwen, please visit HenriNouwen.org .

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 240 KB
• Print Length: 160 pages
• Publisher: Image (March 24, 2009)
• Sold by: Random House Digital, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B001NLKUVE
• Text-to-Speech: Not enabled
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,753 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #41 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Catholicism > Inspirational

More About the Author

Henri Nouwen was born in Holland in 1932 and ordained a Catholic priest in 1957. He obtained his doctorandus in psychology from Nijmegen University in the Netherlands and taught at Notre Dame, Yale, and Harvard. He experienced the monastic life with Trappist monks at the Abbey of the Genesee, lived among the poor in Latin America with the Maryknoll missioners, and was interested and active in numerous causes related to social justice. After a lifetime of seeking, Henri Nouwen finally found his home in Canada, as pastor of L'Arche Daybreak - where people with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers live together in community.

Henri Nouwen wrote over 40 books on spirituality and the spiritual life that have sold millions of copies and been translated into dozens of languages. His vision of spirituality was broad and inclusive, and his compassion embraced all of humankind.

He died in 1996. His work and his spirit live on.

Henri Nouwen pronounced his name "Henry Now-en." For more information on his life and work, please visit www.henrinouwen.org .

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Home, April 7, 2009

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Marilyn E. Wetzel (Olympia, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Home Tonight: Further Reflections on the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Kindle Edition)

Ever since I read Henri Nouwen's book about the Parable of the Prodigal son, I've wanted to know more about Henri. This book takes you into his life and you learn about the struggles he went through.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HOME TONIGHT: A book for the thoughtful Christian, March 23, 2010

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This review is from: Home Tonight: Further Reflections on the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Paperback)

HOME TONIGHT is a book to provoke thought and self examination.
It deals with the issues of belonging, forgiveness and home in new ways that I hadn't considered before.It is a sequel to THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL.

Beautifully crafted from Nouwen's notes and workshops, this book touches the deepest longings and fears of those who feel alienated by life and circumstances.

One of the best of Nouwen's books!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great reflective book, October 24, 2009

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Laura Timoney "Laura's books" (Staten Island, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Home Tonight: Further Reflections on the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Paperback)

I am half way through the book and it is wonderful. You have to look deep inside yourself and take the time to read and reflect. We are using it at our church bookclub and everyone is having a different experience. Some like to journal, some find it difficult. In any event, we are all enjoying the book and the Prodigal Son. It is amazing how many times you can read this passage and gain something new. I would suggest having a better picture of the Return of the Prodigal Son. It is very hard to see on the inside cover.