Read Henri's Books
Explore the literary legacy of one of the most influential spiritual writers of our generation.
Beyond the Mirror
Henri Nouwen’s near fatal accident sparked a revelation. His transformative experience of unconditional love at the portal of death and his understanding of the events before and after his accident inspire us to embrace our vital connection to God. Readers will be encouraged and heartened to reevaluate their own challenging circumstances to find the true message of divine love.
In Memoriam
A moving and deeply personal account of the sudden illness and subsequent death of Henri Nouwen's mother. It's a treatise on death as seen from the perspective of Jesus’ suffering.
A Letter of Consolation
Beloved author Henri Nouwen reflects on the spiritual significance of death and life in this moving meditation dedicated to "all those who suffer the pain that death can bring and who search for new life."
Turn My Mourning Into Dancing
In times of suffering, simplistic answers ring empty and hollow. Henri Nouwen offers real comfort in the concrete truth of God's constancy and suggests we can find surprising joy in our suffering.
Our Greatest Gift
Nouwen, takes a moving, personal look at human mortality in Our Greatest Gift. A meditation on dying and caring, this book gently and eloquently reveals the gifts that the living and dying can give to one another.
A Sorrow Shared
Henri Nouwen’s classic works In Memoriam and A Letter of Consolation are put together in one volume for the first time, forming a biography of grief that offers an intimate glimpse into his grieving process following the death of his mother.
The Spiritual Life
This collection includes eight of Nouwen’s quintessential titles: Making All Things New, The Way of the Heart, Intimacy, The Living Reminder, Gracias!, Letters to Marc About Jesus, A Letter of Consolation, Our Greatest Gift.
Adam: God’s Beloved
Through the story of Adam, Nouwen found a new way to tell God's story of Jesus and the story of all of us human creatures, broken and yet beloved, who live in a world charged with the mystery of God's overwhelming love.
Hope for Caregivers
"Hope for Caregivers: A 42 Day Devotional in Company with Henri J.M. Nouwen" is a wonderful resource for both professional and at-home caregivers. It makes a meaningful gift to anyone who finds themselves unexpectedly caring for a family member or loved one.
Courage for Caregivers
Drawing on the writings and wisdom of Henri J. M. Nouwen’s themes of caregiving, Marjorie J. Thompson offers a vulnerable exploration of caregiving intertwined both with her own many years of caregiving and collected stories of caregivers in varied settings and stages of life.
Healthy Caregiving
Healthy Caregiving is an encouraging, reflective resource for professionals working in a care sector, including health care, social work, chaplaincy and other similar professions.