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Title: Life of the Beloved
Subtitle: Spiritual Living in a Secular World
Author: Henri J. M. Nouwen
Narrator: Henri J. M. Nouwen
Format: Unabridged
Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
Language: English
Release date: 02-24-10
Publisher: St. Anthony Messenger Press
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 177 votes
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
How does one live a spiritual life in a secular world? Henri Nouwen responds from the depths of his heart to this dilemna posed by his friend Fred Bratman. Nouwen's own interpretive reading of the text lends a sense of immediacy to the audiobook.
Critic Reviews:
"Nouwen uses Jesus' experience in baptism, 'You are my beloved Son,' and Jesus' life example of living as God's beloved, chosen, blessed, broken and given for the whole world to help readers see themselves as God's beloved." (Christian Living)
Members Reviews:
Listening Is Life Changing
Several years ago, when I first listened to this reading by Henri Nouwen in my car on my way to work, it didn't seem that big of a deal. But by the second day of listening on my commute, something happened. I noticed myself interacting with co-workers in good humor where only days before I experienced anger bordering on rage. Suddenly other people seemed transformed. I held the door for a woman, a total stranger, carrying packages at the mall and she said, "God bless you today." I stopped hating my job. I stopped hating the traffic on my commute. Externally, nothing in my day-to-day life was any better, but I felt better. Nothing outside me had changed, but something in me had changed.
Compelling
Compassionately read by the author in a way that makes what might otherwise be too removed from daily life into something that deeply informs. I am glad I listened.
A very good "read"
If you could sum up Life of the Beloved in three words, what would they be?
1. beloved 2. joyous 3. inspirational
What was one of the most memorable moments of Life of the Beloved?
The view of people as God views them, and the view of myself as God sees me!
Have you listened to any of Henri J. M. Nouwens other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, this is my first.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes. It was addictive. Each chapter built upon the previous one. It was hard to take a break.
Any additional comments?
I gave this 4 stars in performance, simply because Henri Nouwen's accent can be difficult to understand at times. He is very articulate, but there are a few instances, that needed to be reversed and listened to again.
That being said, It is an inspirational and joyful book, filled with Nouwen's understanding of a loving God. There's something about his voice, though difficult to understand at times, that is like having your grandpa read to you. His voice is soft but firm, educational yet very friendly.
POWERFUL MEDITATION
Would you listen to Life of the Beloved again? Why?
Yes I would because he is reflecting deeply on timeless and life-giving truths that we easily forget.
Who was your favorite character and why?
This question does not apply.
Which character as performed by Henri J. M.