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Loading... THE ROAD TO DAYBREAK- A Spiritual Journey (original 1988; edition 1988)by Henri J. Nouwen
Work InformationThe Road to Daybreak: A Spiritual Journey by Henri J. M. Nouwen (1988)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. A beautiful collection of his diaries during the time of transition from the prestige of Harvard to the life he found in moving into a community that aids people with handicap. In doing this, he was able to find the calling that he was looking for although he was fairly hesitant at first. It's interesting to see all the happenings that took place in him moving there and the experience of that transition, but in some cases I was left feeling like I wanted a book he had specifically written as opposed to solely his diaries. ( ) no reviews | add a review
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When Henri Nouwen left the world of academe and headed for the village of Trosly in France, he sought a place that would lead him "closer to the heart of God." Arriving at L'Arche community in Trosly, he felt as if he had finally "come home." Indeed, it was destined to change his life forever. The Road to Daybreak is Henri Nouwen's intimate diary that records his poignant year at L'Arche, which began in the summer of 1985, a precious time of inner renewal and self-discovery. With simplicity and honesty, he describes how the experience changed his attitudes and enriched his spiritual life. Here Nouwen recounts the struggles and self-doubts he faced along this rocky road to a new vocation as he introduces us to the people of L'Arche and many others whose impact on him was deep and life-lasting. Such was the impact of this experience that he chose to say yes to the call to go to L'Arche Daybreak Community in Toronto and make it his permanent home and ministry. Rich in insights and sparkling with touching and inspiring anecdotes, The Road to Daybreak invites the reader to join this renowed spiritual writer on his journey to a deeper understanding of God and the human family. No library descriptions found. |
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