Read Henri's Books
Explore the literary legacy of one of the most influential spiritual writers of our generation.
Clowning in Rome
In this classic account of the time he spent in Rome, Nouwen offers reflections and spiritual insight characteristic of his best works.
Ministry & Spirituality
Creative Ministry, The Wounded Healer, and Reaching Out are compiled in one volume. They explore the path to God, the nature of a ministry invigorated by a powerful spiritual life, and the openness and vulnerability necessary to be truly a minister of God.
Here and Now
In "Here & Now", Nouwen discusses living in the present, joy, prayer, the spiritual life, relationships, family, and other topics with his signature clarity and insight.
With Open Hands
Henri Nouwen's first book on spirituality and a treasured introduction to prayer. A favorite for over thirty years, this book gently encourages an open, trusting stance toward God and offers insight to the components of prayer.
A Spirituality of Caregiving
Henri Nouwen shares heartfelt insights on what it means to be a caregiver and to be cared for and how the caregiving relationship can lead to spiritual growth.
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.
Compassion
Compassion is a book that says no to a compassion of guilt and failure and yes to a compassionate love that pervades our spirit and moves us to action. A timeless document on what it means to be a Christian in a difficult time.
The Wounded Healer
A hope-filled and profoundly simple book that speaks directly to those who want to be of service in their church or community, but have found the traditional ways often threatening and ineffective.
The Return of the Prodigal Son
A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt’s The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen on an unforgettable spiritual adventure. Here he shares the deeply personal and resonant meditation that led him to discover the place within where God has chosen to dwell. With over a million copies sold, this classic work is essential reading for all who ask, “Where has my struggle led me?”
Ukraine Diary
In 1993 and '94, Henri Nouwen made two trips to Ukraine that were deeply significant to him. With extraordinary prescience, he identified in Ukraine certain spiritual and moral qualities struggling to assert themselves—exactly the qualities, almost thirty years later, that the Ukrainian people have mobilized in their struggle for freedom and independence. Ukraine Diary is a previously unpublished work of Nouwen's that is like a time capsule, a message from the past with special meaning for today.