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A review by rachelkhalil
The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri J.M. Nouwen
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
This was truly a beautifully articulated piece of writing.
We all know the infamous parable of the prodigal son, so I wasn’t expecting all that much more when I picked up this book, but I truly was glad I did because this story was broken down and provided such a different lens to what was/ is always portrayed.
The story is broken down into 3 different parts, I. The younger son, II. The Elder son, III. The Father.
The comparison between the artwork and the story and the notion that the parable actually encapsulates the entirety of the New Testament is truly remarkable.
I was introduced to Newman by a friend and this was the first book I picked up. Happy to say that this definitely will not be one of his last books I read.
We all know the infamous parable of the prodigal son, so I wasn’t expecting all that much more when I picked up this book, but I truly was glad I did because this story was broken down and provided such a different lens to what was/ is always portrayed.
The story is broken down into 3 different parts, I. The younger son, II. The Elder son, III. The Father.
The comparison between the artwork and the story and the notion that the parable actually encapsulates the entirety of the New Testament is truly remarkable.
I was introduced to Newman by a friend and this was the first book I picked up. Happy to say that this definitely will not be one of his last books I read.