The JBC’s new column, “Book Notes,” debuts in this issue and offers descriptive and engaging discussions of recently published books about counseling and pastoral care. Gembola’s intention is to orient readers to what is available and assist you with decision-making on what to purchase in a field that is flooded with new resources. This first column reviews nine books spanning a wide range of topics and perspectives including relativism, church-based counseling, race, and psychiatric diagnoses.
