Reducing the Storm to a Whisper: The Story of a Breakdown

A confession of my own: I first read this book when I was a student of Pat Howell's back in 1986. I was curious about the story of a Jesuit priest who had made a "comeback" from severe mental illness. Nearly 20 years later, Fr. Howell is the outgoing Dean of the School of Theology and Ministry at Seattle University. During these years, he has been a steady witness to the power of authentic faith in God and the support of a Christian community to the restoration of a soul to right relationship with itself, God and others. A wonderful book by a wonderful man, whether or not you ever have the privilege of meeting him personally.