This book was first published in 1977, then republished in 1990 and again in 2001 - immediately after the September 11 terrorist attack in New York. All proceeds from the sale of the latest edition were donated to the Red Cross. What is the book about? Of course, the problem of pain and suffering. This problem is not new, and a definitive answer to it will probably never be heard. Thomas Aquinas, St. Augustine, and the church fathers fought over him. In those days, man passionately sought excuses for God. After all, it is He who allows misfortunes, isn’t it? Modern authors for the most part follow a completely different approach: they try to drive God into a corner with their accusations, they want to force Him to justify himself to man. Is there a third approach to the problem of suffering? And is it even possible? This is for the readers of the book to find out. It will help anyone who is faced with suffering and pain - their own or others. It will help anyone for whom pain has become an obstacle on the path to God. Philip Yancey is a writer, author of eleven books, including “The Bible That Jesus Read,” “The Jesus I Didn’t Know,” “What’s Amazing About Grace,” “ Disappointment in God,” You have wonderfully designed my insides,” “In His image,” “Prayer. Can prayer change your life? He is distinguished by an honest view of the world, the church and the life of a Christian. He is not afraid to raise issues that the Christian world prefers to avoid.