This book is an attempt to deal with the reality of depression in the practice of the ordained ministry. Many pastors, in the course of their vocational careers, suffer from this malady but few have the knowledge and wisdom to deal with it effectively. It is one of the hidden dangers of ministry and can undermine the pastorate of the best and brightest among us. In an attempt to deal with his own pain and suffering in this regard, the author is able to provide a road map for those experiencing depression in its varied manifestations. There is hope for the hopeless and a way out of psychic suffering and pain in this useful and revelatory book by the Rev. Dr. William Guthrie.