Summary: The saints have said wonderful things about every aspect of the Christian life, but much of their writing is inaccessible. To meet this need, Charis Books presents an exciting new series of Saints' Guides. In these books, readers will find helpful and inspiring teaching taken directly from the saints' own works. Compiled by experienced writers and editors, each book presents the wisdom of a wide variety of saints on such topics as prayer, suffering, and forgiveness. For people who want to hear from the saints, the Saints' Guides are the ideal place to start. Popularly written, beautifully designed, short, and priced at $9.99, they make ideal gifts for all occasions.Renowned saint-watcher Ann Ball's book about the joy of the saints will banish forever the notion of sour-pussed, "holy" Christians. With charming stories and delightful quotes from the saints, she demonstrates conclusively that beneath the discipline, suffering, and daily routines of life, Christianity is fundamentally and inextinguishably joyful. Without joy we become brittle and prone to breaking under pressure, but filled with joy we become strong and flexible, able to withstand whatever comes.