Insatiable Readers' April Fools! Such a perspective puts God in view in all of life, not just in the moments we set aside for worship or spiritual disciplines. It is difficult to be impressed with any species that submerges itself in water to get clean. Sartre, Camus, Nietzsche, Beckett, among others are comfort in moment of despair. This gift book is a collection of photos and quotes from Henri, the existential cat whose ennui has captivated people all over the world. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. March 15, 2010. These words are set: "Reward for missing cat! Did I bring a smile to someone's face? Henri would probably say it matters not, for we're here and gone . Tanked. I was captivated. I <3 Henri!!!!!!!!!!!!!! His musings will amuse and delight the human reader. I'll never find them anyway. He had moved away, and Henry's Cat … I think I will take a nap rather than write a review. This would mean that Henri’s thoughts and experiences are not Henry’s. Not just in the moments when life seems easy. See more ideas about nouwen, nouwen quotes, henri nouwen. It's Always Good to Laugh. And you will. This gift book is a collection of photos and quotes from Henri, the existential cat whose ennui has captivated people all over the world. So much angst... so much kitty cat ennui! henri is the put upon deep thinker in a household with an imbecile white cat and owners who don't understand: If you love the YouTube videos, you are going to love this book. We’d love your help. Somewhere we know that without silence words lose their meaning, that without listening speaking no longer heals, that without distance closeness cannot cure. Through his series of short films and interactions with an enthusiastic online community, Henri's contemplation and disillusion with the world has struck a chord with millions of fans. I think this is pretty much a book just for cat lovers. I am particularly fond of a photograph of Henri as a kitten. Born on December 31, 1869, in the textile town of Le Cateau in northern France near the Belgian border. Henri: I know, my little immigrant. Did I offer peace today? This gift book is a collection of photos and quotes from Henri, the existential cat whose ennui has captivated people all over the world. Very good, and a quick fun read, but I have to admit, I enjoyed the videos more. His name is Abyssinias, pet of pets; I, Ozymandias, will a fortune pay For his return. These are the real questions. His musings will amuse and delight the human reader. Highly recommend to any Henri fan! You can now add Halloween to the long list of things Henri the Black Cat doesn’t care for. The presentation is lovely, a nicely designed 6x8" hardback featuring pale green endpapers with a stripe pattern and glossy full black pages with white text. If you are a fan of Grumpy Cat or Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey, you'll love Henri, le Chat Noir. It is short and basically a book of meme-type phrases on one side with pics to go with the phrases on the other side of each page. Henri has been featured in BuzzFeed, Forbes, Huffington Post, CNN, MSN, Jezebel, and more as the antithesis of saccharine cat videos that nonetheless has massive appeal. The presentation is lovely, a nicely designed 6x8" hardback featuring pale green endpapers with a stripe pattern and glossy full black pages with white text. Feline-Philosopher, Henri's insightful musings struck a chord with me. I stumbled upon this little treasure at one of my favourite libraries in town and I just adored it! Henri's eloquent nihilism always brings a smile to my face and I'm happy to add his first printed work to my growing collection of "inte. What rhymes with ennui? Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published by Ten Speed Press, Henri, le Chat Noir: The Existential Mewsings of an Angst-Filled Cat. Henry's Cat creator Stan Hayward included the official explanation for the character's lack of a name on the official Henry's Cat Special Edition DVD in 2000. If you have a cat, there's a good chance your camera roll is already full of photos of your furry feline. This gift book is a collection of photos and quotes from Henri, the existential cat whose ennui has captivated people all over the world. One of the main tasks of theology is to find words that do not divide but unite, that do not create conflict but unity, that do not hurt but heal. Yay, us. - Henri, le Chat Noir. i. This gift book is a collection of photos and quotes from Henri, the existential cat whose ennui has captivated people all over the world. Guys, I'm failing at finishing my "read 45 books this year" goal, so am counting this one, because it is a book, and I read it. In the spiritual life, discipline means to create that space in which something can happen that you hadn't planned or counted on. The explanation was that Henry, an unseen character in the series, had been Henry's Cat's original owner. Fievel Mousekewitz: But how? Photo Trending. The books and videos about him were a source of joy and amusement through the years. The greatest trap in our life is not success, popularity or power, but self-rejection. A celestial counterpart, free in all the ways I am trapped, yet longing for the safety of my prison. so says Henri, the philosopher-cat. A Tank for a Cat? Henri is happily retired, but the thieving filmmaker, Will, works on at www.catvideofest.com. The recent rise in consumer sentiment is a strong sign of more confidence in a pending economic recovery in the new year. This is America, the place to find hope. And through them much money was raised for animal charities. This gift book is a collection of photos and quotes from Henri, the existential cat whose ennui has captivated people all over the world. “Looking into the garden today, I saw another version of myself meeting my gaze. If you are a fan of Grumpy Cat or Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey, you'll love Henri, le Chat Noir. This cat, the existentialist star of a series of black-and-white Internet videos, is probably my favorite philosopher of the modern age. He's cute, he's smart and thought-provoking. The book arrived on time and has been a favorite with all my co-worker cat lovers. 4.5/5 - Some of the photos are kind of crappy, but you can't help but love Henri (aka "Henry" in real life), an obviously laid-back kitty whose owner has made him justifiably famous. Henry, the real cat behind Henri, plays a role. His father was a successful grain merchant whose family were weavers. Truly one of the greats in the canon of existential literature . Did I say words of healing? He's cute, he's smart and thought-provoking. I love cats and, since I am not allowed to have one in my building right now, I am enjoying seeing pictures and imagining I did own a cat. Synopsis This gift book is a collection of photos and quotes from Henri, the existential cat whose ennui has captivated people all over the world. When You're Henri, Le Chat Noir, Anything is Possible! A few pages made me literally laugh out loud. This is an example of a YouTube video being so popular that the creator then wrote a book based on the video. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Did I love? Calling all cat-lovers, Henri, le Chat Noir will surely make you smile. Jan 1, 2018 - Quotes and prayers from the writings of Henri Nouwen. Love it! - Or is that the catnip talking?" I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come. 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