Having someone who cares to "be with" us is arguably the deepest of all human needs. In times of crisis and loss, the reality of this need is inescapable, often overwhelming; and yet, it's equally as true in our day-to-day routines. Amazingly, the pledge to "be with" us is also the ultimate and most consistent promise of the God revealed in both the Hebrew and Christian scriptures. Biblically speaking, "being with" is what God is all about, as well as the Divine purpose for all human beings. "Being With: Maybe This is What Life is All About," Robert R. Ball's new book, explores the foundations, implications, and benefits of becoming "being with" people living in "being with" relationships.