The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
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Seeing a reproduction of Rembrandt’s The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen on a long spiritual adventure. Here he shares the deeply personal meditation that led him to learn the place within where God has chosen to dwell.Amazon.com Review
The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Tale of Homecoming is a spiritual adventure tale. A chance encounter with a poster depicting a detail of Rembrandt’s The Return of the Prodigal Son set in motion a chain of events that enabled Nouwen to redefine and aver his craft late in his life. In this book, which interweaves fundamentals of art history, memoir, Midrash, and self-help, Nouwen brings the parable to life with empathic analyses of each character. Nouwen’s absorption in the tale (and the painting) is so perfect that the father’s challenge to like the son, and the son’s challenge to receive that like, become Nouwen’s own. And Nouwen’s writing is so clear and his tone is so appealingly frank and humble that readers–no matter how far from home–will find hope for themselves in the prodigal peace Nouwen ultimately achieves. –Michael Joseph Yucky
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After reading this book and then checking the reviews here on Amazon[.com], I have to say that I’m very disappointed. I’m disappointed that so many people find this book worthwhile. I had the toughest time effective through this book because of unfounded thoughts, extreme extrapolation, and emotional “gushiness.” I’m glad that some people find value in this book, but I have read tremendously better “spiritual classics” (as another reviewer commented). If you are looking for spiritual classics, try C.S. Lewis, Francis Shaeffer, R.C. Sproul, and even Max Lucado. These authors base their thoughts on truth (gasp!) and logic (gasp, again!) as a replacement for of extrapolation from a painting and the feelings resulting from viewing the painting.
Nouwen has an incredible ability to pull emotional garbage out of thin air and apply that to the Christian life. I’m sorry, Nouwen, have you perhaps read the Bible? The Bible is not based on emotion. The Bible and the Christian life are based on truth. Language of reading the Bible, Nouwen says on page 107: “but now I realize that the real sin is to deny God’s first like for me, to snub my original goodness.” Romans 3:23 pretty clearly says “for all have sinned and fall fleeting of the glory of God.”
Looking for a worthwhile read? Don’t waste your time. More helpful, intelligent, Bible-oriented books have been written by many fine Christian authors. Nouwen isn’t one of them by any definition of the axiom.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
The edges of the pages are all of them mismatched. Thit is the reason that make this book a terrible election for a gift.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
Best part: the chapter on the elder son, the one stayed, the one who demands penance from his small brother, the one who doesn’t know his father’s tremendous compassion and forgiveness
Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
Not one of the best of Nouwen’s books. I expected him to tell more about the parable and not about his result to the painting.
Reader’s Rating: 2 / 5
I wanted to like this book as it is so highly praised by people I admire. It was a selection for our church book club and I’m glad I had exposure to Father Nouwen’s interpretation of the message of the Prodigal Son, one of my favorite New Tribute passages. Sorry to say it did not arouse much spirituality in me. I felt that Father Nouwen overworked the connectedness between his own experiences and the biblical message. It was a long slog to end the book which engendered guilt in me for not being more stirred by Father Nouwen’s words. He was a dedicated and thoughtful Christian who lead an exemplary life of charity and service but his message here was diminished by repetition. Prudent editing would have resulted in a more readable and inspirational book.
Reader’s Rating: 2 / 5