"Mystery of Pain" by James Hinton is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex and often misunderstood phenomenon of pain. Hinton delves into the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of pain, drawing on both scientific research and personal anecdotes to shed light on this universal human experience.

The author's writing is insightful and engaging, and he approaches the topic with a sense of empathy and curiosity. He challenges conventional beliefs about pain, questioning our society's tendency to pathologize and suppress it rather than truly understanding its origins and meanings.

Hinton's exploration of pain as a window into deeper aspects of human existence - such as consciousness, culture, and the nature of suffering - is profound and illuminating. He encourages readers to reexamine their relationship with pain and consider its potential as a tool for growth and self-discovery.

Overall, "Mystery of Pain" is a compelling read that will resonate with anyone who has grappled with the complexities of pain. Hinton's compassionate and insightful approach makes this book a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the role of pain in their own lives and in the world at large.

Book Description:
This book is addressed to the sorrowful, ... to whom their own or others' pain is a daily burden, upon whose hearts it weighs with an intolerable anguish. I seek to speak to these ; not as a teacher, but as a fellow. Sharing their feeling, and knowing well how vain is the attempt to throw off misery, or to persuade ourselves that life is better than it is, I would fain share with them also some thoughts that have seemed to me capable of casting a bright gleam of light athwart the darkness, and, if they are true, of bringing an immense, an incredible joy out of the very bosom of distress. - Summary by James Hinton