A Hell of Mercy: A Meditation on Depression and the Dark Night of the Soul

by Tim Farrington

Book Overview

n this unflinching look at depression and the human struggle to find hope in its midst, acclaimed author Tim Farrington writes with heartrending honesty of his lifelong struggle with the condition he calls "a hell of mercy." With both wry humor and poignancy, he unravels the profound connection between depression and the spiritual path, the infamous dark night of the soul made popular by mystic John of the Cross. While depression can be a heartbreaking...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060825189
• ISBN13: 9780060825188
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

A Transformative Exploration of Human Suffering and Meaning

A Hell of Mercy is the best book I have ever read on the sacred relationship between depression and the spiritual path. It is written with deep and tender mercies, insights, magnificent resources of other readings, and a deep and present kindness throughout. If you’ve ever wondered about the dark night of the soul, dive into this beautiful book. I always keep spare copies around to loan or giveaway.