The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri J.M. Nouwen Summary
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Henri Nouwen's spiritual masterpiece, selling over a million copies, invites readers on a journey through Rembrandt's painting to discover their place in God's embrace. What if the secret to understanding divine love lies in becoming all three characters - prodigal, elder son, and father?
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The Painting That Changed a Life
When Henri Nouwen first encountered Rembrandt's "The Return of the Prodigal Son," something profound stirred within him. The image of a father embracing his kneeling son with tender hands spoke directly to his exhausted soul. This chance encounter with a poster in France would eventually lead Nouwen from Harvard's prestigious halls to a community serving people with intellectual disabilities-a journey where he discovered the true meaning of homecoming. What makes this meditation on a single painting so powerful is how it invites us to see ourselves in each character of Jesus's parable-as the wayward younger son, the resentful elder son, and ultimately, as the compassionate father. Through Rembrandt's brushstrokes and Nouwen's reflections, we discover this isn't someone else's story-it's our own spiritual autobiography.
The Radical Rejection and the Long Journey Home
The Elder Son's Hidden Lostness
The Father's Hands: Beyond Conditional Love
The Celebration: Extravagant Grace
Becoming the Father: The Final Transformation
Living the Homecoming
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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