After the Darkest Hour: How Suffering Begins the Journey to Wisdom

In the tradition of When Bad Things Happen to Good People, a book that explains the transformative power of suffering

Most people understand that suffering and sorrow are inevitable parts of every life and that illness, death, or loss of a loved one are universal experiences, not retribution or a symptom of bad luck. But few of us comprehend the ways in which suffering can give rise to growth.

In this sensitive and caring book, Kathleen Brehony describes the experiences of people who have ...