The Shoes of Van Gogh: A Spiritual and Artistic Journey to the OrdinaryThis personal and reflective book is an exploration of Vincent Van Gogh as spiritual guide, specifically as the most important spiritual guide for great teachers such as Henri Nouwen. Topics include Van Gogh's life, Van Gogh's conversion from drawing to painting, and the evocative power of still life versus portrait. Package includes 10 drawings from Van Gogh and is designed for easy reading. |
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Contents
Henri Nouwen and the Abbey | 7 |
Four | 23 |
The Mystery of His Fathers Bible | 37 |
Copyright | |
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