Audio Sample: Your browser does not support the audio element. Known for his heart-wrenching meditations on loneliness and longing, Henri Nouwen was one of the most popular and influential spiritual thinkers of the last century. Now, this series by Nouwen’s leading biographer brings you the whole story. The author of Genius Born of Anguish: The Life and Legacy of Henri Nouwen, Prof. Michael Higgins is the ranking authority on Nouwen. In 12 masterful lectures—available in audio and video—Prof. Higgins guides you through Nouwen’s most important works, the evolution of his ideas, and the struggles of his spirit. Throughout, you’ll gain penetrating insights into Nouwen’s personal life. This extra context will help you better understand the autobiographical nature of Nouwen’s books like The Return of the Prodigal Son and Life of the Beloved. Read MoreAudio Sample: Your browser does not support the audio element. Known for his heart-wrenching meditations on loneliness and longing, Henri Nouwen was one of the most popular and influential spiritual thinkers of the last century. Now, this series by Nouwen’s leading biographer brings you the whole story. The author of Genius Born of Anguish: The Life and Legacy of Henri Nouwen, Prof. Michael Higgins is the ranking authority on Nouwen. In 12 masterful lectures—available in audio and video—Prof. Higgins guides you through Nouwen’s most important works, the evolution of his ideas, and the struggles of his spirit. Throughout, you’ll gain penetrating insights into Nouwen’s personal life. This extra context will help you better understand the autobiographical nature of Nouwen’s books like The Return of the Prodigal Son and Life of the Beloved. Born in the Netherlands, Nouwen was ordained as a Catholic priest and trained as a psychologist. A popular professor at Notre Dame, Yale, and Harvard, he was an advocate for the least among us. His understanding of the deep connection between spirituality and mental health blossoms in his written works, where he ponders the heart’s restlessness and the agony of being human. A prolific writer himself, Prof. Higgins helps you delve into the complexity, mystery, and intensity of Nouwen’s thought. Never one-dimensional, Nouwen’s spirituality for the wounded also presents us with genuine joy, boundless energy, and hope. Experience Nouwen as never before in this powerful series.  ***Photo of Henri Nouwen by Frank Hamilton. Learn about downloadable programs. Your Free Electronic Study Guide! When you order this course, we will send you a free electronic study guide that you can access in 3 convenient ways: 1) You can check your order confirmation email. It will include a link that enables you to download your guide. 2) The back of your program package also contains a copy of this link. You can access your guide by simply entering this URL into your browser. 3) Your case of CDs or DVDs will contain a copy of your electronic guide on CD. Simply insert this disc into your computer’s CD/DVD drive to access your guide. Read Less
