Without warning the world of Arthur Martindale, a successful psychologist implodes. Haunted by the death of his wife in a tragic accident, and the suicide of his seductive patient, Katherine Simmons, he identifies with the Biblical Job, asking "Why me, God?" Already under scrutiny by his licensing board because of Ms. Simmons suicide, Martindale is aware he is going out on a therapeutic limb treating a new patient, a Dutch physician, who has lost faith in God and humanity, with an unconventional treatment-role-playing God in therapy. Despite his misgivings, Martindale is prepared to place his trust in the therapeutic process. He faces the twin challenges of healing his troubled patient, while reconstructing his shattered personal life.