Why did Rebbe Nachman's chassidim never appoint a successor — and how did Breslover Chassidus not only endure but flourish for nearly two centuries? Through Fire and Water answers through the extraordinary life of Reb Noson of Breslov, the Rebbe's closest talmid, who — against fierce opposition from his own family and other movements — singlehandedly carried his master's message of emunah, hope, and simcha to future generations. A meticulously researched and gripping biography, complete with background, maps, and indices.