Rabbi Kushner describes a very different kind of god who does not cause suffering, who is not all powerful and who does not interfere in nature by pulling the strings of the world to make it fit into some master plan. He also explains why it is still proper to pray to a god who is not as commanding as one originally thought.This is a very short book which will be of value for both religious and atheist people who cannot accept the traditional view of an omnipotent god because of tragedy and misfortune which affect those who do not deserve it. For those who do hold a more orthodox view of God, this should provide an interesting alternative to grapple with.