In this book Robert J. Hillman presents, in a balanced and simple way, an approach to dealing with illness that will help you receive all the healing possible for you in every aspect of your life - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social. He has written this book to give you hope. To encourage you to see that serious illness need not be accompanied by a sense of despair. It is even possible that your illness may be the beginning of real life for you. 'Amidst the plethora of books on healing in recent years, few are as impressive from a practical point of view as this small book.' Dr Robert Claxton, surgeon 'What a beautiful book! The love, tenderness, compassion and understanding shine through.' A grateful reader