Befriending Life brings together thoughtful, heartfelt remembrances of Nouwen by those who knew him best, from members of the L'Arche community to such prominent figures as Joseph Cardinal Bernardin of Chicogo and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Their personal reflections on his life, onand off the page, magnificently capture his spirit, compassion, and wisdom. With a wealth of quotations fromNouwen throughout, Befriending Life, like Nouwen's own great books, will inspire readers in all walks of life.