Death touches us all. It comes to those who brought us into the world, to the people around us, to ourselves. Our awareness of death and efforts to avoid it are the primary motivators of our lives. What it means in spiritual terms has been the subject of countless works. This book provides a reflection on the thoughts about death offered by Roman Catholic priest Henri Nouwen. Using his writings, Michelle O'Rourke reflects on her work with the dying and her own mortality, offering insights into Nouwen's work and their potential meaning to each of us. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
