Reviews for The Road to Daybreak: A Spiritual Journey

The average rating for The Road to Daybreak: A Spiritual Journey based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-01-15 00:00:00 Ti Turrey I had heard of Henri Nouwen for years as he is often quoted and referred to by various authors. But I am pleased to have this book be my first official introduction to his life and ministry. At some point within the past month this book was recommended on social media, and I am thankful I added this to my reading list as my first book of 2019. I would love to continue to read more of his journals and hear more of his story, particularly as the accounts in "The Road to Daybreak" are recorded in the middle years of his life and ministry. I greatly appreciated his genuineness and transparency, particularly as it relates to his loneliness, his struggles with various sin, his desire to be loved and accepted by others, and those moments when he would go through bouts of depression and doubt. I found much consolation is seeing him grow in grace and confidence in God's perfect will for his life. I was also challenged by his strong commitment to personal confession and accountability, as well as his journey along the path of humility and anonymity. I have another book by him that I intend to read later this year. This was also the first time I read a book by a Catholic priest. And while he and I would certainly differ in areas of theology, I was wonderfully united with him in his desire to make Jesus the center of his life and ministry. He genuinely and passionately loved Jesus and this book has only helped me to love Jesus more too.

Review # 2 was written on 2016-05-14 00:00:00 Chris Carver My wife picked up this book because friends of ours were culling their books and we both have read a fair amount of Henri Nouwen, but mostly from before his move to L'Arche Daybreak in 1986. Mind you, those books have had a considerable influence on me, so I welcomed the chance to follow Nouwen's journal in the year proceeding his move. These journals trace Nouwen's year at Trosley, the original site of l'Arche as he was discerning what he would do after he left his position at the Harvard Theological School. In this book, we see Nouwen's growing conviction of his call to L'Arche and his struggle with his weaknesses and depression. Many of the themes are familiar to those who have read Nouwen's other books, but Road to Daybreak is an interesting addition to understanding this important spiritual writer, particularly the epilogue which discusses Nouwen's troubled first year at L'Arche Daybreak. All in all, a worthwhile book for those interested in Nouwen's spiritual journey and those interested in the process of discernment in general.