I am delighted to commend this book to you having enjoyed it and been enriched by it in my own thinking about and practice of fasting and its place in Christian discipleship. Bishop Matthew writes in a characteristically warm, authentic and engaging way, drawing on his own lived experience and also the wisdom of the ages from across a wonderful diversity of Christian traditions. Matthew brings together rich theological reflection and good practical guidance that will indeed help the reader to become a more fruitful and fulfilled missional disciple of Jesus. This is a rich resource that will repay being returned to often.