The Wounded Healer
The Wounded Healer
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1994
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Book • Nonfiction
1970s
1994
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Wounded Healer, Henri J.M. Nouwen explores how individuals who embrace their own suffering can help others in pain. The book discusses the importance of empathy, vulnerability, and personal reflection in fostering genuine connections and healing in pastoral care and counseling.
Contemplative
Inspirational
Emotional
Hopeful
Heartwarming
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The Wounded Healer by Henri J.M. Nouwen is praised for its profound insights into the dynamics of healing and the role of suffering in ministry. Readers appreciate its compassionate and candid approach. Some find the ideas repetitive or idealistic, but overall, it remains a cherished resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of pastoral care.
Who Should Read The Wounded Healer?
A reader who would enjoy The Wounded Healer by Henri J.M. Nouwen is likely interested in spiritual growth, compassionate ministry, and the intersection of personal experience with helping others. Similar readers may enjoy The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck or Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl.
14,430 ratings
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Book • Nonfiction
1970s
1994
Adult
18+ years
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