Child and Illness. An Unknown World Beyond the Diagnosis

Who is this book written for? For parents whose children are experiencing a serious illness? For their relatives, friends? For psychologists, social workers? Yes, but also for every adult and mature person. A whole continent is closed off to us – the world of a child's soul, just like any other, but already engulfed by illness, caught in a corridor of loneliness, pain, fear. By opening ourselves to real suffering, we can change our own hearts, reach out, and demonstrate, test our ability for love and compassion. Approved for distribution by the Publishing Council of the Russian Orthodox Church, IС R18-811-0406.