'Drained' is an eloquent and heartfelt compilation stories, quotes, and memories about those who have at one time or another felt drained. Though the stories are of individuals from very different walks of life, they are connected by a struggle to let go of difficult pasts and a continuing search for peace. When I first began to read 'Drained,' I presumed it would be just another self-help book about tips for a better you. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was not the usual therapist advice on how to forgive, but real memoirs of courage, strength, grace, and love. It is the kind of book I would recommend to anyone who has ever felt like they were searching for something they couldn't find, something more, something like peace.

This is a revised edition of another book by Arnold called Seeking Peace. This version removes some of the religious language that would be a problem for many who are still in desperate need of finding inner peace. The remarkable thing I find in this book is how Arnold finds and uses the threads of truth in so many backgrounds, traditions and religions... in a world where adherents of these traditions and religions seem to be at each other's throat. It is a challenge for the reader to find the "hidden Christ" in places you do not expect.

From the outset, Arnold puts forth a memorable and cutting composition of the human state, through his observatioins and the stories entrusted to him by others. The real life stories are hope filled and an enjoyable read. Buy this book, read it many times and never give up hope!

This books reads like an advertisment that following Christianity will be a cure all for everyone. I took it back to the library after flipping through it and realizing this

This is yet another one of Christoph Arnold's great books. I am sure at some time or another everyone has felt like they are living in hell, just as I have. Christoph has a way of showing us how to cope with life's difficulties in a simplistic manner that everyone can understand. I would recommend this book to everyone, especially those who are full of despair and lacking hope for their future. There is always hope and this book will show you where to find it within yourself.

This Book, "Escape Routes" is so profound that you will not be able to put it down. These are stories about people like you and me that are trapped in today's Hell. But do not give up there is hope for all who read this book. Just think that there are many people out there that have the same struggles. Arnold makes it clear that not all have found there way out of Hell but we need to keep looking for our own Escape Route.