Stories have a way of getting under our skin. They are especially powerful in illuminating life's deepest questions and struggles. This is particularly true in the area of faith. Where a carefully constructed theological explanation of God's existence may leave us cold, one person's account of extraordinary endurance challenges our convictions and stirs our imagination.

Bright Lights, Dark Nights recounts stories of faith from 13 remarkable people. You will know many as highly accomplished and widely respected; others will be everyday people whose stories you will never forget.