Dimensions
143 x 194 x 13mm
"Words like any much-used coin are rubbed smooth by rough usage and come to mean many things to many people. This is true of any abstraction‚ from "the soul" to that ultimate Rorschach of a word‚ "God." It is true for the word "depression." The imprecision comes with the territory; and the vast country of human suffering remains what is has always been‚ the wild country in which the soul must travel‚ whatever words we use for it. But I'm not writing this‚ in any case‚ for those looking to have their path precisely delineated: I'm writing for those whose maps have given out‚ as mine did along the way. God help me do it truly." From Hell of Mercy
In this poignant exploration of the dark night of the soul‚ acclaimed novelist Tim Farrington writes with heart-rending honesty as he explores his lifelong struggle with depression and seeks to unravel the profound connection between depression and the spiritual path. Asking the difficult questions‚ such as when is depression a part of your identity and when it holds you back from who you could be‚ A Hell of Mercy is an examination of the human condition for anyone who has ever faced depression themselves or watched someone they love struggle with it.
