Summary:
The book explores the complex feelings of disillusionment with the divine by addressing the silent questions about God's fairness, presence, and apparent silence, especially during suffering and hardship. It delves into biblical narratives and personal stories to offer insights and understanding about faith and the perceived absence of God in times of need.
Key points:
1. God's Silence: Yancey discusses God's silence, suggesting it's a test of faith or a means to draw us closer to Him, not His absence.
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