A deeply spiritual book by Henri Nouwen, and if you haven't read it, I highly recommend it. It's a book that slows you down and helps you to meditate on the meaning of your life. There are prayers, prose/poetry, reflections, and questions. Be prepared for intense self-reflection, for that is what will happen to you when you read this book. Anything by Nouwen is worthwhile, in my opinion.
Interesting thoughts with many black and white photos.
With Open Hands by Henri J. M. Nouwen, a Dutch-born Catholic priest, is a broad framework to show the necessity of prayer in our lives and to show the characteristics silence, acceptance, hope, compassion, and prophetic criticism by which we should approach prayer. The metaphor of the clenched fists and open hands anchors the book. The book is based in Christian theology; however, the concepts are more universal in nature.
Read my complete review at: http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2014/11/with-open-hands.html
Read my complete review at: http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2014/11/with-open-hands.html
