Beyond Depression

Library Journal

As a result of his experience, Canale, author of Masters of the Heart ( LJ 9/1/78) and Understanding the Human Jesus ( LJ 6/15/85), views depression as a chance for an individual's soul to open itself to a greater relationship. Using a stream-of-consciousness narrative, Canale leads the reader through ponderings, insecurities, and insights on subjects such as isolation, evil, God, Christ, hope, optimism, and love. Canale is a passionate writer who can be eloquent and moving. His book, which resonates with hope, may just strike a chord in those who are dissatisfied with psychological and medical explanations (and treatments) for depression. For larger psychology and religion collections.-- January Adams, Somerville P.L., N.J.