Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-287).

The old fisherman's letter -- Hope beyond failure : the broken man behind the book -- Hope beyond suffering : how we can smile through suffering -- Hope beyond temptation : staying clean in a corrupt society -- Hope beyond division : reasons for pulling together -- Hope beyond guilt : becoming living stones -- Hope beyond unfairness : pressing on even though ripped off -- Hope beyond "I do" : the give-and-take of domestic harmony -- Hope beyond immaturity : maturity checkpoints -- Hope beyond bitterness : when life "just ain't fair" -- Hope beyond the creeds : focusing fully on Jesus Christ -- Hope beyond the culture : how to shock the pagan crowd -- Hope beyond extremism : marching orders for soldiers of the cross -- Hope beyond our trials : "when through fiery trials--" -- Hope beyond religion : a job description for shepherds -- Hope beyond dissatisfaction : a formula that brings relief -- Hope beyond the battle : standing nose-to-nose with the adversary -- Hope beyond misery : lasting lessons.

When you are facing suffering, discouragement, and failure, it seems that the hardest thing in the world to do is find hope in your situation. The author understands how tough it is to find hope again -- and how necessary it is to living up to our full potential in life. This book brings together the wisdom of one of today's most popular authors and the words of the big fisherman who was a follower of Jesus two thousand years ago, weaving insights for living in today's world with teachings from the New Testament writings of Peter.