I like Ann's method of writing: articulate, descriptive, witty. I read Bird by Bird and Traveling Mercies and enjoyed them.I really disliked this book's message. I came expecting to see her progress in faith, and instead I found her message to be angry, intolerant, and unforgiving. Wading through her bad language is tiring. She seemingly scoffs at all historic and practical, let alone biblical, standards of Christian behavior, while forging her own brand of Christianity instead of it shaping her.