Rachael Newham offers an __utterly engrossing, well-written memoir of how it really feels to be a teenager and young adult battling severe mental illness,__ and the reality of the limitations of the NHS and children’s mental health services in the UK. There’s been a lot written about depression and faith recently – but few things written about depression so dark or severe it consumes you with thoughts of suicide. The solutions she offers are woven into her story, but they centre on the love of Christ expressed in genuine friendship, without fear. __The whole church should read this book__ – with rising mental illness especially among younger people this is a timely call for greater understanding, compassion and above all, hope for all suffering from depression. This is another vital book for the church. (NB If you are feeling suicidal or have attempted suicide in the past then I would advise you talking through the book with a trusted friend as you read it, in case it’s triggering for you. It has frequent references to suicide, though it doesn’t glamourise or describe suicidal attempts in detail in the way that, for example, 13 Reasons does.) __Important and compelling – highly recommended.__