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Life of the Beloved

By: Henri J. M. Nouwen
Narrated by: Henri J. M. Nouwen
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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.

©1992 Henri J.M. Nouwen (P)2002 St. Anthony Messenger Press
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"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)

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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. Nouwen’s 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.

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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.

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Wow.

This is a great book even without the audio but it makes it so much more personal when you hear Nouwen himself.

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4 aspects of being beloved.

Outstanding. Beautiful. Radiant. Highly recommend to read. One of the best short books that I have read.

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This book is incredible

This is one of the most intimate and loving reading of a book by the author. The message of this book is truly life changing. I highly recommend it to anyone who is seeking deeper spiritual connection with God or in a recovery program.

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A beautiful book

Inspired. As a non-religious person who has spent a lifetime asking, my thanks to you, Fr Nouwen, for insights that are compassionate, Illuminating, and deeply moving.

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Grateful for the message

I thoroughly needed and enjoyed this book. It was exactly what I needed to hear in this exactly moment in my life.

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Wonderful book!

I feel the book was too short! I would have loved to read more about this topic!

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In his own voice

Great to hear Nouwen narrate this gem of a book! I wish more of his books were recorded in his own voice...

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Spiritually Insightful

A beautiful rendering of the belief that we are truly the Beloved (the Chosen, Blessed, Broken, and Given), of Our Heavenly Father! Many Blessings to Fr. Nouwen, our Enlightened Heavenly emissary, and precious child of God, the Most High, in Jesus Holy and Mighty Name!

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This was so good.

So good! That’s all I have to say. You should read it. It’s so good.

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