"The Long Night will bring hope to the hurting and comfort to the weary. It's a book I'll keep by my bedside forever." —Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Untamed and Love Warrior; founder of Together Rising
"Please read this book. It will help you heal wounds and remind you that you aren't alone. Jessica Kantrowitz has given us a very precious gift—may we accept the invitation to receive it." —Kaitlin Curtice, author of Glory Happening: Finding the Divine in Everyday Places and Native: Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering God
"Highly recommended for readers seeking spiritual, mindful approaches to depression, with clear, simple coping strategies." —Library Journal
"To me, the only thing more ridiculous than tragedy is when someone offers a suffering soul a book to pacify their pain. But now I will be that someone. Because Kantrowitz isn't offering a book here. She is offering herself." —Matt Bays, author of Finding God in the Ruins
"In The Long Night, Jessica Kantrowitz has found a way to embody the compassionate presence of a friend, providing balm and hope for each of us resolving to take one more step toward the dawn." —Emmy Kegler, author of One Coin Found
"The Long Night taps into the power of human resilience, the power of feeling unalone, the power of removing the stigma around mental health. It is my greatest hope that the world will embrace this as a beloved companion for life's heartaches." —Rachel Macy Stafford, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and certified special education teacher
"The Long Night offers a theology of beautifully inclusive acceptance and a sense of community that is its own gift of healing. I am grateful this book exists in our world." —Joy Jordan-Lake, Ph.D., author of A Tangled Mercy; Why Jesus Makes Me Nervous; and other books
06/01/2020
As somebody who knows firsthand the pain of depression, metaphorically a long night, writer and theologian Kantrowitz has written her book as a way of spiritually reaching out to others. Consisting of several short chapters, each written with the tone of a concerned friend, the book shares a wealth of knowledge that the author has gained through experience—and from religious insight she has learned from figures such as Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, and Barbara Brown Taylor. Personal anecdotes reveal how Kantrowitz has put coping strategies into practice, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and centering prayer. Biblical scripture, as well as passages by many accomplished writers, provide wisdom that has helped Kantrowitz over the years. A spiritual person for most of her life, and therefore deeply conscious of God's direction, Kantrowitz reveals a genuine concern for others. She not only sees a higher purpose for her own pain, but also gives verbal reassurance to her audience. Moreover, Kantrowitz provides practical information, such as where to look for social media communities and resources for further reading. VERDICT Highly recommended for readers seeking spiritual, mindful approaches to depression, with clear, simple coping strategies.—Chad Clark, San Jacinto Coll. Dist., Pasadena, TX
