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Henri Cartier-Bresson (Aperture Masters of Photography) 8 reviews
Aperture, 1997
A True Master
If Cartier-Bresson did not invent the art of 35mm street photography, he certainly brought it to the attention of other serious photographers and the public. Trained as a painter, his eye for composition was unerring, but it was his instinct for the defining human gesture--that he termed "the decisive moment"--that made him one of the immortals of photographic history. As one of the founding ...
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The Only Necessary Thing: Living a Prayerful Life 7 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen
The Crossroad Publishing Company, 2008
The Only Necessary Thing
Outstanding. This was written by a close friend of Henri Nouwen. She has done a wonderful job of collecting & editing. This book is a tribute to Nouwen, and will be a joy to read and use for meditation, perhaps during Lent.
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Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith11 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen
HarperOne, 2006
Awesome book
This book is superb for anyone looking to deepen his or her relationship with God!
P.S. Read From acknowledgements all the way through or you may miss some insight.
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Our Greatest Gift: Meditation on Dying and Caring, A6 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen
HarperOne, 1995
A WARM, SIMPLE MEDITATION
The death of his friend, "Moe" who had Down's syndrome, caused Henri Nouwen to relook at one inescapable fact of all our lives. Is death so terrible that it must be feared, never spoken of or thought of? Speaker and author Nouwen thinks not and explains his thesis in this brief meditation.
Drawing on his own feelings upon reaching the age when he was closer to his death than his birth and ...
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The Art Spirit3 reviews
Robert Henri
Basic Books, 2007
No reviews?!
I first read about this book while reading "Lynch on Lynch" about the artist David Lynch.He mentioned that "The Art Spirit" opened his eyes to what art could be,and I figured "hey,if he got something out of it I'll bet that I could too!" Then a few weeks ago my Art Appreciation class instructor mentioned that it was top-notch reading(he's involved with the biggest art museum in Minneapolis)--then ...
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Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World42 reviews
Henri J Nouwen
Crossroad General Interest, 2002
A quick read that deserves to be re-read over and over
This book is truly life-changing. I read this book after borrowing it from the library. I rarely buy books that I have already read, but this one is an exception. It is so full of wisdom that I want to carry it with me and read it often. Nouwen's writing is extremely clear and accessible, he is speaking to the reader as a good friend. And yet, his message could not be more profound. He leads us ...
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The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming93 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen
Image Books / Doubleday Publishing Group, 1994
The Return of the Prodigal Son, Story of Homecoming
This book is soul-wrenching. A Must for everyone, regardless of religious affiliation. Brings together both priest and artist: Rembrandt's insights and those of Henri Nouwen. . .
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The Dance of Life: Weaving Sorrows And Blessings into One Joyful Step3 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen, Michael Ford
Ave Maria Press, 2006
Life-Changing
This book changed my life. I was so engrossed that I read it in the course of one very intense day - a day filled with insights, with a sense of wonder and beauty and of God's all-sustaining love. It is a book that I will keep returning to for many years.
This is the sort of book that I want to buy a thousand copies of to hand out at street corners. Especially poignant are Nouwen's insights ...
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The Inner Voice of Love: A Journey Through Anguish to Freedom41 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen
Image Books, 1998
Will Use book For PTSD Veterans
An author friend of mine sent me a copy of this book a couple of days ago - she thought it might be of some use in my life or if not mine then I would know someone who might get something from Nouwen's words. Both cases proved true - as with any book that looks inward at the spirit there is always something to feed your search. I found that this book would go well at our new spiritual retreat ...
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The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society 20 reviews
Henri Nouwen
Image, 1979
The Wounded Heler
Henri Nouwen is very insightful and adds a wonderful dimension in my quest for a deeper faith.
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In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership39 reviews
Henri J. Nouwen
Crossroad/Faith & Formation, 1993
Leading in Love
True Christian leadership should be done from the raw core of Jesus's pure, pristine love.
Leadership efforts can become tainted and corrupted with relevance and arrogance, glossed over with the appearance of power and importance.
Some Christian leaders are controllers and dictators who expect obedience. But even Jesus didn't do that; He was a servant-leader.
This book doesn't preach ...
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Bread for the Journey: A Daybook of Wisdom and Faith11 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen
HarperOne, 1996
"our" Daily Bread - feasting with Henri Nouwen as assistant chef
INTRODUCTION:
From the St. Matthew Gospel (4,4): "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.' "
These were the words of our Lord and Savior Jesus quoting Holy Scripture in Deuteronomy 8:3 showing the importance of spiritual nourishment. "Bread for the Journey" is a great daily devotional/meditational book with contemplative tid-bits ...
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The Way of the Heart: Desert Spirituality and Contemporary Ministry11 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen
HarperOne, 1991
Excellent read, great book
Short, simple, easy to read in the typical Nouwen fashion, and yet when you are finished, you can not help but feel refreshed, energized, and re-awakened to that "tiny whispering sound" referred to in 1 Kings 19:12. This is an excellent book about the heart of prayer: standing silent in the presence of God. There is a lot of noise out there, and this book shows how to leave the noise outside, how ...
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The Mind's Eye: Writings on Photography and Photographers8 reviews
Aperture, 1999
An Apologia For Intuition
Yes, this is a small book, and, possibly too much of it is taken up in verbal bouquets tossed to old friends, tourist information about side-trips to various countries, and practical advice to would-be photojournalists.
But those asides aren't the guts of this wonderful book. The important message from this man, who without question was the most influential photographer of the twentieth ...
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Can You Drink the Cup?18 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen
Ave Maria Press, 2006
Can you Drink the Cup
This was the best book I have read by Henri Nouwen. It is a book every Christian should read and ask the question "Can I Drink the Cup?"
I will read and reread this book and mail several to my family and friends.
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Reaching Out17 reviews
Henri Nouwen
Zondervan, 1998
Reaching Into My Loneliness...
I've been reading Henri Nouwen's Reaching Out over the last week or so and it's been impacting me deeply.
I feel like I have been lonely for as long as I can remember. There have been moments thick with the physical presence of friends & family. And there were times where I managed to gain enough attention or popularity to almost muffle the pangs of isolation in my gut. I used to think of ...
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Intimacy - Reissue5 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen
HarperOne, 1981
Another classic by Nouwen
Saying the book is a classic and by Henri Nouwen is redundant. It is a book that opened my heart and my mind and brought me closer to God and also those around me. His writing is amazingly clear and brings the reader to a place where few Christ followers ever get, a place where we can appreciate and feel God.
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An Inner Silence: The Portraits of Henri Cartier-Bresson6 reviews
Agnes Sire, Jean-Luc Nancy
Thames & Hudson, 2006
An eye that truly saw the inner silence . . .
As you browse the millions of photos available on Flickr and other web photo sharing sites, it is apparent that most people wielding a camera do not - cannot - aspire to the special talent of Henri Cartier-Bresson.
Renowned for capturing the "decisive moment," Cartier-Bresson was also a highly skilled portraitist. Ninety-seven of his portraints appear here accompanied by one mercifully short ...
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Henri Matisse: Drawing with Scissors: Drawing with Scissors (Smart About Art) 3 reviews
Jane O'Connor
Grosset & Dunlap, 2002
Excellent concept, well executed
An amusing introduction to the artist Matisse that I highly recommend. Written as though it's an 8-yr-old's school report, it is accessible and very informative. It includes reproductions of Matisse art and biographical information. Loved it. And it was useful as a teaching tool.
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Mornings with Henri J.M. Nouwen: Readings and Reflections5 reviews
Servant Publications, 2005
Great inspirational Book
Henri Nouwen gives us all a wonderful way to start each day! His inspirational and thought provoking views of life, both practical and spiritual, are just right for any Christian. Although Nouwen was Roman Catholic, his writings provide "soul food" for anyone looking for something more from day to day life. I would recommend this lovely little book to all.
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