I purchased this book in its hardcover form as soon as it hit my local bookseller's shelf. The more I read, the more disappointed I became, until I finally just had to put the book down and walk away. Not one to leave a book unfinished, I managed to push myself thru to the very bitter end, which left me exhausted. I'm not an overly religious person, and I know that every one has their rights and opinions, but this went a little too far... even for me. Heavy sigh...