"Take a new look at Nouwen's first book on ""spirituality,"" a treasured introduction to prayer for over 30 years. WITH OPEN HANDS gently encourages an ""open,"" trusting stance toward God and offers insight to the components of prayer: ""silence,"" ""acceptance,"" ""hope,"" ""compassion,"" and prophetic criticism. Provocative questions invite reflection and ""self-awareness,"" while simple and beautiful prayers provide ""comfort,"" ""peace,"" and reassurance. This spiritual classic is now updated for a new generation with moving photography and a Foreword by Sue Monk Kidd."