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    Christina north las vegas, NV, USA 03-08-07
    Christina north las vegas, NV, USA 03-08-07
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    "drop dead funny. 'nuf said."

    being raised catholic, this was "pee your pants" hysterical! it was deeply insightful on the general, everday human condition, as well. i am getting all her books. exactly what an audiobook should be, no matter how you were brought up. i wish it was longer.

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    colleen ANCHORAGE, AK, United States 07-08-15
    colleen ANCHORAGE, AK, United States 07-08-15 Member Since 2018
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    "Funny but quick."

    Sticking with my autobiography kick. Julia Sweeney is hilariously honest about her struggles with religion. Well-written and well narrated.

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    Amazon Customer 04-30-08
    Amazon Customer 04-30-08 Member Since 2016
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    "Funny without being irreverant, rude, or pushy"

    This book is hilarious while discussing a serious subject. While I do not share the Julia's destination, I very much enjoyed listening to the journey. Unlike many of the reviewers, I can't let go of my belief in God. The book did, however, help me to think about my beliefs. It is well written, "researched", and presented. I recommend it for anyone and everyone!

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    Shannon Durham, NC, USA 04-19-07
    Shannon Durham, NC, USA 04-19-07
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    "Pick up, God, I know your there!"

    Manages to be funny, irreverent, and respectful all at once. This was not tossed off in a day, but is a thouroughly though out and honest exposition of personal change. Not for the dogmatic religionist or stone=cold athiest. Shows true compassion, emotion, and rationality.

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    Alessa West Valley City, UT, USA 05-12-09
    Alessa West Valley City, UT, USA 05-12-09
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    "Very Amusing"

    Julia has a wonderful way with words. She was very accurate in her description of Mormon missionaries (I grew up LDS) and her story of her parents reaction to her Atheist "coming out" reminds me very much of my own experience being a non-believer in the heart of "Zion". I definitely encourage any Agnostic, Humanist, Atheist or open minded believer to listen to this

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    Anna Seattle, WA, USA 11-30-08
    Anna Seattle, WA, USA 11-30-08 Member Since 2007
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    "Wonderful, funny, rational"

    I really enjoyed Ms. Sweeney's sharing of her journey from faith to reason with her characteristic warmth and wit.

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    LauraRN 05-02-08
    LauraRN 05-02-08
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    "Serious Topic-Light Approach"

    I first "met" Julia Sweeney on SNL where she played a range of characters from the androgenous "PAT" to ingenues to Mom-characters. After her bout with cancer, she published "God Said Ha!" which was a funny, touching account of her battle and with the death of her brother. I expected that her cancer experience would be related in this book which is a surprisingly circumspect account of her faith-related decisions. Although I am certain that it played into her views toward God, I was a bit sad that she did not share that aspect with us.

    Julia never disappoints. Her sense of humor remains wry, and whether or not you agree with her decisions, she provides enough background that you can respect them.

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    John M Lafayette, CA USA 02-18-08
    John M Lafayette, CA USA 02-18-08 Member Since 2007
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    "Extremeley funny and insightful"

    This is a real gem. Julia Sweeney manages to be extremeley funny while talking about her own journey of spiritual and religious discovery. She conveys more insights and fundamental truths in just over two hours than most of the other "popular" atheist/agnostic tomes out there that are many times longer. Unlike many of those other books, she is able to do it without being depressing, disrespectful, or taking herself too seriously. I have listened to it twice already and will likely listen again.
    If the subject matter and approach of this book looks interesting to you, then I encourage you to get it. You will not be disappointed!

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    Kindle Customer San Diego, CA USA 09-22-16
    Kindle Customer San Diego, CA USA 09-22-16 Member Since 2012
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    "seriously funny"

    I recommend it to all my, self righteous, Bible thumping friends, most of whom have not read that book.

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    Jose United States 03-23-14
    Jose United States 03-23-14 Member Since 2010
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    "Well worth two hours of your time"

    This was one of my first Audible books, and I loved it. I found Julia Sweeney’s performance to be more than entertaining- I laughed and smiled most of the way through, thinking this person is brilliant, but it was clearly not all fun and games for her to come to her decision- to let go of God. How could it be? If you are interested in the spiritual, you should listen to this audio book, especially if your instinct is to push up against the title, not because I think you should be converted one way or the other, but because it’s that good. I feel we need to do more than just listen to what others think about when it comes these matters, we need to try to deeply understand their points of view in order to fully understand our own. This is well worth two hours of your time.

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