This volume contains 22 stories from bishop's spouses around the world. Eileen Carey wanted to "take the lid off", and allow them to tell their own stories. The result is a series of profiles of people whose skills, commitment and sheer hard work are part of the backbone of the Anglican Communion. This book gives an insight into the lives of those who stand alongside their partners in their work of Christian ministry, giving freely of their time and love, sometimes at great personal cost.