Jean Vanier books in order
Canadian humanitarian, Catholic philosopher, and theologian
- Lived
- 1928–2019
- Country
- France
- Books
- 11
Jean Vanier published 5 non-fiction books and 6 other books, beginning with Tears of Silence (1970). The best-known is From Brokenness to Community (1992).
Updated September 2026
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From Brokenness to Community
Jean Vanier's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
In Weakness, Strength (1971)
Followers of Jesus (1973)
The Broken Body (1988)
Impact of God (1995)
Man and Woman He Made Them (2007)
Other books in order
Tears of Silence (1970)
Community & Growth (1989)
From Brokenness to Community (1992)
Becoming Human (1998)
Seeing Beyond Depression (2001)
Jean Vanier (2008)
About Jean Vanier
Jean Vanier was a Canadian Catholic philosopher and theologian. In 1964, he founded L'Arche, an international federation of communities spread over 37 countries for people with developmental disabilities and those who assist them. In 1971, he co-founded Faith and Light with Marie-Hélène Mathieu, which also works for people with developmental disabilities, their families, and friends in over 80 countries. He continued to live as a member of the original L'Arche community in Trosly-Breuil, France, until his death.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jean Vanier FAQ
- How many books has Jean Vanier written?
- Jean Vanier published 5 non-fiction books and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jean Vanier's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with From Brokenness to Community.
- What is Jean Vanier's last book?
- Man and Woman He Made Them (2007).
- What is Jean Vanier's most famous book?
- From Brokenness to Community (1992) is Jean Vanier's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.