by Tom Gallagher
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July 5, 2011
Robert Ellsberg, editor-in-chief of Orbis Books, writes a moving essay about his professional and personal relationship with Henri Nouwen:
"Well," he said, "if someone were to ask me if you would be good for this job, I would say: 'Intellectually, nobody better; a perfect fit.' But, I don't know whether you have the human gifts for that kind of work -- being able to work with people, you know."
