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Book Description
When life delivers its harshest blows, how does faith respond? Michael Mayne, a distinguished clergyman who served as vicar of Great St Mary's in Cambridge and Dean of Westminster Abbey, faced this question twice in profound ways.
First came ME in his fifties, a debilitating condition that stripped away his familiar rhythms of ministry and daily life. Rather than retreat into bitterness, Mayne discovered how personal suffering could become a source of insight and connection with others facing similar struggles. His written reflections on that experience offered comfort and understanding to ME sufferers around the world.
Then, in 2005, came an even more formidable challenge: a diagnosis of jaw cancer that thrust him into what he describes as "cancer country," a landscape he recognizes as among the most unforgiving territories anyone can traverse. Yet once again, Mayne turns to his pen, transforming his encounter with serious illness into thoughtful exploration.
This deeply personal account reveals how a life devoted to spiritual service prepares one for unexpected trials. Mayne's reflections offer readers not easy answers, but honest companionship from someone who has walked through dark valleys while maintaining his commitment to finding meaning and grace amid uncertainty. His voice speaks to anyone grappling with illness, loss, or the fundamental questions that arise when life takes an unwelcome turn.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 257 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore RELIGION
- ✓ Explore Biography
- ✓ Explore Clergy
- ✓ Explore Clergy, biography
- ✓ Explore Patients
- ✓ Explore Cancer, patients, biography
- ✓ Explore BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
- ✓ Explore Religious
