A Pocket Guide for Living with Depression is a shared lived experience of one man's battle over 43 years as to how to understand, tame and live with depression. It is written by a layman, in layman's language and provides practical insights as to how to deal with depression. Chapters two to 34, represent 33 tools to help fight depression. These tools form the basis of a powerful tool box which the reader can call upon at any time to help in their fight against depression. The book demystifies depression, confirming that the World Health Organisation considers depression to be the biggest single health issue facing the world today. Indeed Australia has over one million sufferers. It acknowledges that depression can and does strike movie stars, sports stars, politicians and the rich and famous as well as the common man and woman. The book aims to be a vital tool for sufferers and their family between formal visits to medical specialists. Importantly from John's viewpoint, it is a book grounded in faith.