"Readers are invited to share Jesse James DeConto's poignant exit out of religion. Whether you've walked in his tight churchy shoes, or if you've been offended by those who have, this well-written, at times laugh-out-loud narrative will delight readers. DeConto's creative telling illumines a deeply moving passage from the shadows of religion into light and life." -- Margot Starbuck, author of SMALL THINGS WITH GREAT LOVE

"What is most striking about this memoir is its incredible vulnerability. Jesse James DeConto is a storyteller with great openness of heart and a willingness to take risks for the sake of experiencing love and discovering truth." -- Damon McGraw, assistant chaplain, St. Thomas More Catholic Center, Yale University