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| Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World | 
 enlarge | Author: Henri J. M. Nouwen
Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (45 reviews)
Sales Rank: 6001
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 10 Anv
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.1 x 0.5
ISBN: 0824519868
Dewey Decimal Number: 282
EAN: 9780824519865
ASIN: 0824519868
Publication Date: October 1, 2002
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| Customer Reviews:
 Dated but still superb spiritual writing October 7, 2007
I first read this book more than 10 years ago. I loved it then. It really touched me. I recently led a book group discussing this book. Some in the group found it to really touch them deeply giving them the balm they needed; others felt that it was a bit dated. They felt that this was written for a different time.
The book's initial purpose, a apology for faith, never really was met, but for the Christian seeking a deeper insight into faith this book is great.
 A Great Read for those who want to go deeper June 27, 2007
This is a well written book on our relationship with each other and the beloved. I highly recommend it for those who are ready to be intimate with God
Life of the Beloved May 25, 2007
Our Bible Study is using this book as their current study. Nouwen speaks to the heart.
An Uplifting Read May 22, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
In "Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World" Nouwen attempts to answer the request of a secular friend : "Say something about the Spirit that my secular friends and I can hear." Through many long conversations about the book, the relationship between Nouwen and his friend deepens considerably. But, in the end Nouwen realized that he had failed to succesfully meet the need of his friend.
I read the book, on the recommendation of a counselor at a time of my own searching for deeper understanding of my own spiritual journey as a Christian. What I found most uplifting and assuring was Nowen's central thesis: each of us is the beloved of God.
My heart responded with "Yes" when I read Nouwens words to his friend: "All I want to say to you is, 'You are the Beloved,' and all I hope is that you can hear these words as spoken to you with all the tenderness and force that love can hold. My only desire is to make these words reverberate in every corner of your being-'You are the Beloved.'"
I believe that each of us is on a journey with God, however we name that being. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is wondering about his or her relationship with God.
Becoming who we are: beloved May 17, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is my third time reading "Life of the Beloved." Every time, I come away encouraged and cheered. In the midst of busyness, needing to be productive, and striving to remain competitive it is refreshing to be told, "You are loved and chosen; it's OK not to be perfect; what you have to offer others will have an impact. So go for it!" Truly good news of which I need to be reminded frequently!
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