If all of father Haring's Books bear the stamp of optimism, the present timely work presents its rationale in the person of Christ. When so many of our contemporaries yield to tension and discouragement, Father Haring takes up the burning issues of the day and casts them in the perspective of Christ, our Hope. His is not a superficial optimism which blinds itself so problems or escapes from the hardships of daily life; he encourages man to accepts his vacation in Christ in the Midst of trials.