In commemoration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Henri J. M. Nouwen's death comes this never-before published story of his surprising and deeply inspiring relationship with the trapeze troupe, The Flying Rodleighs. In the last five years of his life, spiritual leader and teacher Henri J. M. Nouwen became close to the circus trapeze group, The Flying Rodleighs. Through this unusual relationship, Nouwen discovered profound insights, life lessons that are now shared in this remarkable story-the last major body of his previously unpublished work. Curated by Nouwen's colleague and friend Carolyn Whitney-Brown, All of Life in Nine Minutes is both an engaging story as well as a meditation on creativity, spirituality, and the body. All of Life in Nine Minutes will surprise and delight Nouwen's longtime fans and those who are just discovering his wisdom. It shows Nouwen in a different light-as a spiritual risktaker and curious soul who pursued new adventures whenever possible-and learn about his activism in the Civil Rights movement, his advocacy for people with disabilities, and the unexpected friendships he made throughout his time on earth. We discover anew the importance of community, begin to understand where we can find our life's calling, and discover the place "where our hearts and spirits find challenge, engagement, and home."

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