The Long Night: Readings and Stories to Help You through Depression

When you're in the midst of terrible depression, the days and weeks can feel like an eternity. This book is for those who are in the long night of depression. It does not promise healing or deliverance; it is not a guide to praying away the depression. It is simply an attempt to sit next to you in the dark while you wait for the light to emerge.

Drawing on the wisdom of spiritual figures from the past and present--including Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, Barbara Brown Taylor, Bunmi Laditan, and many others--The Long Night is a comforting and inspirational companion for anyone in the midst of depression. Writer, editor, and minister Jessica Kantrowitz has been where you are. As a mentor and friend, she will walk with you on this journey toward life and light.

Jessica Kantrowitz is the author of The Long Night: Readings and Stories to Help You through Depression and 365 Days of Peace. She writes about theology, culture, social justice, and chronic illness, including her own struggles with depression and migraines. She worked as a storyteller for Together Rising, and her writing has been featured in The Salt Collective, Faithlife Blog, Sojourners, and The Madeline L'Engle Blog. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts.