Through the Dark Woods: A Young Woman's Journey Out of Depression

by Jo Swinney (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.31

  This book is based on the author's own experience of wrestling with depression, and her story carries the book along. Using this structure, she discusses the stigma associated with depression. She talks of the importance of correct diagnosis, and the challenges of day to day survival. She takes an honest look at the temptation to suicide, and how depression affects one's prayer life and relationship to God. Where are the sources of comfort and healing? Jo Swinney considers biblical characters subject to depression, and argues for the importance of sharing stories. Finally she asks, what does her depression teach her?

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $3.31

  Depression is dubbed the common cold of mental health, with one in five people experiencing the illness. Sufferers include the preachers Luther, Spurgeon, and Wesley. Author Joanna Swinney stresses the importance of correct diagnosis and addresses the impact of depression on relationships, job prospects, our long-suffering families, and how depression affects your relationship to God. She outlines sensible, practical strategies that have helped her and others. A compassionate and practical look at depression and how it affects not only daily, but spiritual life.

• New

  Paperback
  2006

  $10.84

  This book is based on the author's own experience of wrestling with depression, and her story carries the book along. Using this structure, she discusses the stigma associated with depression. She talks of the importance of correct diagnosis, and the challenges of day to day survival. She takes an honest look at the temptation to suicide, and how depression affects one's prayer life and relationship to God. Where are the sources of comfort and healing? Jo Swinney considers biblical characters subject to depression, and argues for the importance of sharing stories. Finally she asks, what does her depression teach her?