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nickjonesreadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This book was just what I needed at the moment. I had no idea that the feelings I have been wrestling with for years were rooted in worry. But worry is a major stumbling block to the life of the spirit. This book is not written to be a full treatment of the issue but as an invitation--a prologue-- to go deeper. He wrote this to be a concise description of how he understands the Spiritual life.
Nouwen writes with a clean, easy prose that is a pleasure to read. I really enjoyed this book and it makes me look forward to more Nouwen.
Nouwen writes with a clean, easy prose that is a pleasure to read. I really enjoyed this book and it makes me look forward to more Nouwen.
dutchlee's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderfully short book about how to live a spiritual life. Nouwen talks about the constant worries in our society and how we need to put them in perspective by focusing on Jesus and making him the center and the lens through which we see all else. He concludes his short book with two ways of practicing this: attentive listening to God in prayer and in community. Nouwen realizes how different every individual is and shares how different this can look in each person. I appreciate his un-dogmatic attitude toward how people can approach their relationship with God. As someone who struggles with this I appreciate what Nouwen has to say and look forward to reading his other books on spirituality.
chuckstafer's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
hkcmatter's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of the simplest, quickest reads that calmed my heart and soul. Nouwen’s look at “seek ye first the Kingdom” shed a clear light on the benefits of slowing to spend time with God.
I recommend all Believers read this book at least once. I hope to read it regularly to keep the principles in mind.
I recommend all Believers read this book at least once. I hope to read it regularly to keep the principles in mind.
jtaylor95's review against another edition
4.0
A quick read, under 100 pages. Though it's short, it's pack with some great insights on leading a spiritual life. Nouwen does not disappoint.
timlittleford's review against another edition
4.0
Kind of "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" but for 1981. They had hurry sickness in 1981?