Spurgeon's Sorrows

Realistic Hope for Those Who Suffer from Depression

De: Zack Eswine

Narrado por: David Shepherd

Christians should have the answers, shouldn't they?

Depression affects many people - both personally and through the ones we love. Depression is not new, though. Indeed, the "Prince of Preachers" C.H. Spurgeon struggled with depression and talked openly about it. Here, Zack Eswine draws from Spurgeon's experiences to encourage us. What Spurgeon found in his darkness can serve as a light in our own darkness.

This is not a self-help guide but rather "a handwritten note" of one who wishes you well.

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Balm for strugglers

This book is beautiful. Sweet, encouraging, a balm to a struggler's soul. It is written with a tone of 'from one fellow struggler to another.' ❤️

Immense Help to Me

As a fellow sufferer, I never came across a Christian book on depression better than this before.

A great comfort to those who suffer

Spurgeon’s suffering and insights are described with honesty, clarity, and kindness.

I have several people in my life (including myself) who suffer from depression and other forms of anguish. This book helped me better understand the experience, and be more compassionate.

Practical and insightful

A great encouragement for those who suffer from depression from someone who has been there. I found this book to be very helpful and it had a positive impact on my life.

Helpful & Inspiring

Zach Eswine has written a beautiful story on the ministries of Charles Spurgeon. Chapter 11 was an emotional roller coaster for me, so I had to put the book aside for a bit.
All in all it was uplifting and a worthy read!

A powerful look at mental health

A powerful exploration of mental health as seen through the life of one of the greatest preachers of all time, Charles H. Spurgeon. Many truths about depression and how to make it through are discussed. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and have read it twice now. The second time around I took copious notes.

Helpful Insight

I love the backdrop of using one of the greatest communicators in church history. Spurgeon’s life was filled with difficult circumstances and this book brought those to the forefront. It also gave good insight into dealing with our own mental health. I did feel the performance itself was a bit lackluster, however the content of the book is worth the listen/read.

Almost 5 stars.

I really wish I could give this book 5 stars. It has so many incredible and helpful insights, and does a very good job of handling the person who might struggle with depression.

In the end however, I do not think the author was careful enough at all times when talking about depression. I think too many blanket statements were made, and he would've done a lot better to expound upon some of his thoughts which were probably right, but needed better book ends to qualify or guide.

In the end, I'm so glad I read this book, and I learned some invaluable lessons that I find incredibly applicable.

If only he would come out with the second version with some additions and editing.

Well done encouragement

It is great for people struggling with depression and would like faith based council.

Finally

God sent, never have I experienced the providence comfort friendship and grace of the Lord than in this book