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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 time of isolation and lethargy, it can also provide powerful spiritual insights and healing times of surrender. When doctors prescribe medication, patients are often left feeling as if part of their very selves has been numbed in order to become what some might call "normal." Farrington wrestles with profound questions, such as: When is depression a part of your identity, and when does it hold you back from realizing your potential?
In the tradition of Darkness Visible and An Unquiet Mind, A Hell of Mercy is both a much needed companion for those walking this difficult terrain as well as a guide for anyone who has watched a loved one grapple with this inner emotional darkness.
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John Amith
reviewed Hell of Mercy: A Meditation on Depression and the Dark Night of the Soul on July 23, 2011 Hell of Mercy: A Meditation on Depression and the Dark Night of the Soul
This book is a heartbreakingly candid account of Farrington's lifelong struggle to find meaning as an artist, a husband, a son, and a spritual seeker while learning to live with sometimes debilitating episodes of depression and mania.
Hell of Mercy is an examination of Farrington's spiritual journey, a delicate attempt to balance the ideals of meaningful spiritual practice with the gritty,practical demands of daily life. When Farrington's mother dies, the balance is undone, and so is he.
The story Farrington tells is peppered with gentle jokes and personal anecdotes, which makes his depression all the more poignant and accesible, as if you are listening to a friend over coffee. When suicide seemed like a fairly agreeable solution. Farrington tells how, with the support of his fellow artists, his wife, and his church family, he comes to understand that treating his depression amounts to embracing his spiritual journey rather than aborting it.
I love this book because it is funny and honest and true. Matters of the spirit and of mental health are tricky to discuss because there are no easy answers; in most cases, there are no answers at all. Even so, Hell of Mercy is a story of hope and courage: Farrington reminds us that we are in good company, that others have walked through the valley and lived to tell.
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Add Hell of Mercy: A Meditation on Depression and the Dark Night of the Soul, 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 poigna, Hell of Mercy: A Meditation on Depression and the Dark Night of the Soul to your collection on WonderClub |