In this encouraging and often humorous book Gloria Furman offers pastors' wives a breath of fresh air, reminding them that Christ stands ready to help whatever the circumstance: the late-night counseling sessions, the unrealistic expectations about how they spend their time, the complaints about their husbands' preaching, and the loneliness that is rarely spoken about.

Furman is a pastor's wife herself, and she writes from inside the role rather than about it, which is why the book is funny where it could be grim. The orientation throughout is toward grace received rather than duty discharged. A natural gift for a woman newly in the position, and a steady companion for one long in it.