“I was raised Lutheran: Bible-believing, Jesus-loving Lutheran. But as an adult I tried everything: Pentecostals, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Rock ‘n’ Roll Slackers 4 Jesus, Actors for Yahweh. Then I said, ‘Screw it’ and became a drunk and a slut. Well, a Lutheran slut–I slept with only two guys. Then I got sober and into AA, where they said I could pick whatever god I wanted. But I didn’t pick God; God picked me. I’ve known Him as long as I can remember.” Disillusioned, disenfranchised, and disinterested in anything churchy, Susan E. Isaacs knew of only one thing to do when she hit spiritual rock bottom at age forty: She took God to couples counseling. In this cuttingly poignant memoir, Susan chronicles her rocky relationship with the Almighty. And what begins with professional and personal heartbreak quickly snowballs into a middle-class white girl’s Dark Night of the Soul.
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"This is a great book. The author writes on a controversial topic in an original way. She is brave, honest, and entertaining in your writing. I do not know of any Christian who will not relate to this book or gain insight from it. I would love to hear the author speak. "
— Jerrica (5 out of 5 stars)
" I REALLY liked this book that I accidentally happened upon. Read it in a day. Kind of irreverent, but Susan Isaacs is a true believer in the Lord & I found her struggle to be very inspiring. "
— Wwpray, 2/9/2014" This book was funny, but also easy to relate to. "
— Keri, 2/6/2014" This has Donald Miller flavor of thoughts on life and faith but told through a sarcastic and slightly bitter female. Fun read. "
— Shanna, 2/4/2014" Candid conversation of one woman's journey. I appreciated the snark. "
— Bethany, 1/31/2014" This was better than I expected it to be, content-wise. The writing wasn't terrific, but I liked it anyway for its honesty. "
— Melissa, 1/27/2014" This book has to be one of the funniest books I've ever read..along with being the most honest! I've had my share of angry conversations with God BUT to invest time in "couples therapy" with the Lord is genius! Thank you for sharing your story Susan E. Isaacs. "
— Tasha, 1/26/2014" I was suurprised that I enjoyed this book as much as I did! "
— Lulu, 1/22/2014" I listened to this while driving, and I really enjoyed her honesty. When it was over, I felt sad, like I was losing my travel buddy. The author read it on the audiobook, so that was interesting, hearing her inflections and things. Pretty cool. "
— Tiffany, 1/13/2014" Fairly good. Kind of a pity-party in some parts. At least she acknowledges that it's just her "middle-class white girl drama." Overall good and sincere. "
— Leanna, 1/11/2014" It was interesting and it didn't strike me as funny as others found it...probably because it hit me where I am. The concept was great, taking God to couples counseling. I'd take the slant of family counseling with God the father. "
— Dok205, 1/11/2014" Ok I knew that there was going to be some preachy parts in the book, but I didn't reaaly think it was going to be the whole book. I didn't connect with the Susan at all. I just wanted to tell her the grow up and deal with it. "
— Amber, 1/4/2014" I hope I never see God the way Susan Issacs does. "
— Beth, 1/1/2014" I laughed, I cried, it was better than Cats. "
— Jen(n), 12/28/2013" funny, fresh, but peters out and has the same old answers. "
— Marla, 12/28/2013" Good book. I can relate to a bit of what she went through. Glad I picked it up. "
— Christine, 12/8/2013" This really made me think about my relationship with each of the members of the God head and how I understand and perceive their hand in my own life.... "
— Maribel, 9/24/2013" I love her sense of humor. You can't survive in this world without one. "
— Heather, 4/24/2013" This book is fabulous. Susan Isaacs honesty was wonderful and challenging. I was laughing and nodding along with her all the way. Her story is touching and relatable. Her snark is very much appreciated and her wit is fantastic. I'm telling you! Read this book! "
— Alexis, 12/31/2012" This wasn't my exact spiritual journey but it touched several chords in me. Snarky is as snarky does! "
— Jill, 10/5/2012" I want Susan Isaacs to be my new best friend. "
— jana, 7/16/2012" I didn't know anything about this book before reading it, but I had to give it a try given that ballsy title. I'm glad I did. "
— Bailey, 6/11/2012" "Sarcasm is a viable form of communication." Even with the almighty God Himself. "
— Leanne, 2/15/2012" Having been where Susan E. Isaacs has been made this a very enjoyable book. It was a bit over the edge "snarky" at times but I loved her honesty. Great read! "
— Jeannie, 11/10/2011" this could have been really great ALL the way through; as it was, i loved the snarkiness. some funny stuff. "
— Jonathan, 10/24/2011" I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. I can't pinpoint it, but something(s) annoyed me early on. But then she got deeper than I expected given the lighthearted tone, and encouraged me to look deeper into the root of some of my feelings. "
— Denise, 10/13/2011" Susan Isaacs sneaked into my room at some point and took notes. I've had many of the same conversations. Just wish I had a "Rudy" in my life. Gotta read it to understand. But worth the time. "
— Marianne, 4/16/2011" Candid conversation of one woman's journey. I appreciated the snark. "
— Bethany, 3/29/2011" I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. I can't pinpoint it, but something(s) annoyed me early on. But then she got deeper than I expected given the lighthearted tone, and encouraged me to look deeper into the root of some of my feelings. "
— Denise, 3/15/2011" Author takes the metaphor from the Bible about being married to God and decides to take God to marriage counseling. Bonus points for using "snarky" in the subtitle! "
— Melissa, 2/10/2011" Much more tenderhearted than I expected from the title. I expect that this will continue to affect the way I think about God for quite some time. "
— Shannon, 1/19/2011" This has Donald Miller flavor of thoughts on life and faith but told through a sarcastic and slightly bitter female. Fun read. "
— Shanna, 1/8/2011" I REALLY liked this book that I accidentally happened upon. Read it in a day. Kind of irreverent, but Susan Isaacs is a true believer in the Lord & I found her struggle to be very inspiring. "
— Wwpray, 1/6/2011" I feel bad adding this to the "read" shelf...because I didn't make it past the second chapter. Ms. Isaacs and I must have differing opinions on what "snarky" means. Or maybe I just wasn't patient enough. Either way, I couldn't get into this book. I may try again another day. "
— Muttering, 12/20/2010" For anyone that's ever thought "why me?" or "when do I get a break?", this book is great. It's honest & funny & not preachy. It reminds you why God's will is always better than our will. "
— Grayson, 12/14/2010" Sometimes funny and sometimes thought provoking. I liked this very much. "
— Martha, 12/13/2010" Like a younger and more edgy Anne Lamott. Genuinely funny and insightful, and yes, faithful too. I listened to the audiobook version, which I highly recommend - it's read by the author. "
— Erica, 12/1/2010" Fairly good. Kind of a pity-party in some parts. At least she acknowledges that it's just her "middle-class white girl drama." Overall good and sincere. "
— Leanna, 11/10/2010Susan Isaacs is the author of more than a dozen novels, including five that have made the New York Times bestsellers list. She is a recipient of the Writers for Writers Award and the John Steinbeck Award, and she serves as chairman of the board of Poets & Writers and is a past president of Mystery Writers of America. Her fiction has been translated into thirty languages.
Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.