"Samson's Shadow" by Ernest W. Cockrell is a thought-provoking examination of the human psyche that transports readers on an incredible "coming-to-terms" journey. Taking place in Barkway, a rural community in Hertfordshire, England, the vicar leads the churchwarden through a range of situations and occurrences. The vicar offers pastoral care by meticulously documenting discussions in private diaries, which reveals fresh perspectives for both the churchwarden and him.