One of my favorite books of the year. Read it slowly to savor its honest and grace filled stories of two men at very different stages of their lives and ministries sharing with one another of their respective journeys. Beautiful, honest reflections on the implications of the gospel for all believers, not just those in ministry leadership. This book provided wonderful reminders of God’s grave and mercy as well as His healing power and never ending redemptive power and love.

I really thought I would enjoy this book, but I could not get into it. It didn't have much depth and I was not able to finish it.

Masterson and Smith do a great job of taking concepts that are vital to facing and avoiding pastoral burnout, ideas that therapists of various kinds have brought up in discussions about how to recuperate after hitting rock bottom (books about pastors dealing with alcoholism, etc.). There have been less discussions about how to follow these principles before burnout result in crisis, and that makes this book special. Well worth reading.