One of the paradoxes that confronts Christians is the fact of living by faith and the reality of living in pain. How is it possible for a faithful believer to experience continuing suffering? As Dr. David Bishop poignantly asks in his foreword, "What can a person do when caught in the tension between the reality of persistent pain and the prayerful longing for its release?" Tom Endicott, in this personal chronicle of the challenges he has faced, doesn't dodge tough questions. He declares that even in pain, life should be lived productively and triumphantly, and-as one who has been through it-he shows how. He speaks to theological issues with insight and to practical matters with helpfulness. If you suffer, live with someone who does, or ministers to the hurting, you'll find help, solace and wisdom in these pages.