John Bryant’s book, A Quiet Mind to Suffer With, is an eloquently written, raw and deeply personal examination of his life experience of mental illness, specifically OCD. It documents the profound insights the author has reached in his struggle with the daily task of managing the effects of his illness.

The spiritual, Christ based approach used by the author to regulate suffering and find meaning in his life experience is beautifully shared and provides an exemplary perspective which may be useful to others.

I found this book to be a moving and thought provoking read, that affected me emotionally and was both enriching and instructive. I applaud and appreciate the author’s brave honesty and his beautifully crafted offering.

Thank you to NetGalley and Lexham Press for a review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-ARC. This is a brave and honest account of reconciling OCD with the life of faith and would be useful for someone wanting to know more about living with mental illness as a Christian. I personally found it was a little wordy and struggled with some of the metaphors but overall a good book worth reading.

I appreciate Bryant’s efforts to explore and share this nuanced relationship between mental illness and an individual's faith. I think what really stood out for me was the most personal way this journey bares all in a painfully visceral descriptive sharing of mental suffering. Anyone that has ever lived with or loved someone with mental illness will literally feel themselves on the written pages. This is a dedicated work of a lifetime and is clearly rendered with an unsparing honesty that jumps off the page. It is my recommendation to trust the nudge if you are led to read this title. It's 5 stars worth in my book. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.