A Hell Of Mercy by Tim Farrington
In this unflinching look at depression and the human struggle to find hope in its midst, acclaimed author Tim Farrington writes with heartbreaking honesty about his lifelong struggle with the condition he calls "a hell of mercy." Farrington unravels the profound connection between depression and the spiritual path, the infamous "dark night of the soul" made popular by Christian mystic St. John of the Cross.
While depression can be a time of misery and isolation, it can also provide powerful spiritual insights. In A Hell of Mercy, Farrington wrestles with profound ontological questions, trying to understand to what extent depression is a part of a person's identity, and what to do when it holds you back from realizing your potential. In the tradition of Darkness Visible and An Unquiet Mind, A Hell of Mercy is an intimate examination of the path of depression and the human struggle to find hope in its midst. Tim Farrington is the author of Lizzie's War, New York Times Notable Book of 2002 The Monk Downstairs, and The Monk Upstairs. He has also written the critically acclaimed novels The California Book of the Dead and Blues for Hannah. He lives in Virginia Beach, VA."In his courageously honest account of his season in hell, Tim Farrington descends into the gloomiest recesses of his soul. There in the blackness he discovers, almost miraculously, light, the solace of grace: redemption. This book, as lyrical as it is profound, is a brilliant testament to that most enduring of hopes--out of death grows life. For all of us craving salvation, this is essential reading, a mysterious atlas of the sacred."--Eric Wilson, author of Against HappinessTim Farrington is the author of Lizzie's War, The Monk Below, The Monk Upstairs, and The California Book of the Dead, as well as the critically praised books Blues for Hannah and The California Book of the Dead.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780060825188 |
| ISBN 10 | 0060825189 |
| Title | A Hell Of Mercy |
| Author | Tim Farrington |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2009-02-03 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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