You who suffer chronic pain, and you who care about those who do, will profit greatly from the content of these poetic prayers. This book is a thoughtful gift for one whose life is burdened with this unwelcome guest. The author, who suffered many years with pain, puts this seeming enemy in perspective-surprisingly as a friend. Scripture references, specific for each prayer, underscore the thesis of the writer that pain can become our ally instead of our adversary. Pain is portrayed as at first an unwelcome guest in our lives. Then, contrary to common practice, the author, in her own...