The Flowers of Illumination Trilogy

Suffered the death of a mother or father, husband, wife, family member, child or beloved pet.

Suffered betrayal through divorce from a spouse that left them in poverty.

Had their plans for the future evaporated before their eyes through no fault of their own.

Lost their business.

Lost their home.

Known someone who has committed suicide.

Lost faith in God, or never had any faith in Him to lose.