Review 2025.05.011
Reviewers Note: It is the middle of 2025 and I am not doing a good job of keeping up with this desired goal of mine to write book reviews. I do not want to lower my expectations but I am going to so that I can catch up. This will mean short reviews on the books I read.
The Way of the Heart by Henri Nouwen
96 Pages
This book was short and walked through solitude, silence, and prayer – the way of the Desert Fathers. It was timely for me because I was preparing for a three day retreat (for lack of a better word) where I had hoped to practice longer periods of silence. I was so tired that my practice was not what I had hoped. Next time I will rest and then practice silence at the end of the retreat.
I had five highlights which for a book of this size was good. This was my second book by Henri Nouwen and I can see why he is referenced in my other books. So far his books have been easy and yet powerful. I can recommend the book for people wanting to go in the way of the Desert Fathers.