While Henri Nouwen experienced the worst spiritual and mental crisis of his life, he kept a secret journal to pull him through. He worked through his inability to work and his loss of self-esteem by writing daily commands - insights that came from talking with friends. Although he wanted to share what he learned, he thought his journal was too raw, so instead Nouwen wove those revelations into The Return Of The Prodigal Son, a less personal book about spirituality. Eventually, he realized readers could learn more about recovering from loss and regaining courage through his very private battle and published his journal in the form of The Inner Voice Of Love. | The Inner Voice of Love by Henri J. M. Nouwen, Paperback | Indigo Chapters