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Turn My Mourning Into Dancing

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Timothy Jones did an excellent job compiling and editing this Henri Nouwen book. I highly recommend this book to everyone - whether you're going through a time of mourning or helping a friend through a difficult time. This is a book that helps one recognize a deeper relationship with God - making Him known even in the most difficult times when you think He is nowhere near. Nouwen is on point when he says not to bury yourself in busy-ness. You don't learn anything from this time of mourning if you don't experience it. Don't dwell in it - but learn from it. I'm a Stephen Leader at my church and will be recommending it to all of our Stephen Ministers to help them in their caring relationships.

This is an amazing book. I found it to be very validating to my life experience. The best part is that it gives a beautiful and enlightening look at suffering and puts it in perspective in the larger picture. Living in a culture that doesn't like to acknowledge suffering (or that considers it to be 'I didn't get the color of BMW that I wanted') this helps one process his/her deeply felt grief. I highly recommend it.

This is a powerful book for anyone, but it is especially powerful for those of us who are suffering loss or see ourselves in difficult circumstances wondering if God really cares about us. I had been given this book several years ago by a family member, but had never read it. Recently, while my wife and I were doing some home library reshuffling, I came across it and read a few pages and was gripped by it's authenticity and clarity. The idea of inviting Jesus into my wounds and suffering so that He could heal me was especially liberating. And it became abundantly clear that God did, indeed, care about those of us who suffer loss when I gave away my copy of Nouwen's book to a friend who had suffered a recent loss through a miscarriage.

Shortly thereafter, I ordered four copies from Amazon. One copy to finish reading the book for myself and three others to share. In just over a month, all of my copies are gone! And the response from friends and family who have received copies of Turn My Mourning into Dancing has been equally amazing. Through this book, you will see a framework for a biblical doctrine of suffering, you will see that suffering is not about judgement, but is about the Father's great love for us. Nouwen shares the secrets that were life-changing to him has he sojourned here on earth. Every page reveals another layer of God's methodical work of grace and mercy in our lives as He conforms us into the image of His Son Jesus.

I have given to friends at funerals, at their homes, and sent it through the mail. So, my suggestion stands, read this book and give it away. Mourn with Jesus over your sin and watch as he heals your woundedness.

This collection of writings by Henri Nouwen offers wonderful insight and comfort for those dealing with loss and depression.

The book looked like new and came in a timely manner. I was very pleased with the service.