"At the heart of Nouwen's theology is the idea that the spiritual life is a process of embracing our imperfections and finding the transforming power of God at work within them. This new anthology gathers selections tapping Nouwen's profound insight into psycho-spiritual ""development,"" ranging from his earliest works as a young psychology lecturer to his prolific contributions before and after his breakdown at ""L'Arche,"" to guide us through the ""darkness,"" ""loneliness,"" and turmoil of life's challenges."