With Open Hands

Take a new look at With Open Hands, Henri Nouwen's first book on spirituality, and a treasured introduction to prayer for over thirty years. With Open Hands gently encourages an open, trusting stance toward God and offers insight to the components of prayer: silence, acceptance, hope, compassion, and prophetic criticism. Updated for a new generation with moving photography and a foreword by Sue Monk Kidd. Almost half a million copies printed in seven languages. For nearly 25 years, this classic work has spoken profoundly to people searching for God as well as those who are veterans in the joy and struggle of prayer. With gentle simplicity and challenging insight, Nouwen invites readers to embark on a prayerful journey, confront their fears of silence, to let go of false securities, and enter the stillness of God's presence. 68 photographs. With Open Hands , Henri Nouwen's first book on spirituality and a treasured introduction to prayer, has been a perennial favorite for over thirty years because it gently encourages an open, trusting stance toward God and offers insight to the components of silence, acceptance, hope, compassion, and prophetic criticism. Provocative questions invite reflection and self-awareness, while simple and beautiful prayers provide comfort, peace, and reassurance. With over half a million copies printed in seven languages, this spiritual classic has been reissued for a new generation with moving photography and a foreword by Sue Monk Kidd. We realize there is some connection between prayer and silence, but if we think about silence in our life, we know that it isn't always peaceful; silence can also be frightening. Introduction: with clenched fists Prayer and silence Prayer and acceptance Prayer and hope Prayer and compassion Prayer and prophetic criticism Conclusion: with open hands.