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Book Review: Unchristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity

supporting research were shared with the reader; however, the inclusion of research findings could seem discordant to the style of the book. Chapman writes in a dialogical style, allowing the readers to feel they are in conversation with a passionate and experienced children’s ministry expert. She skillfully blends stories, Scripture, exegesis, and ideas as she seeks to reveal the formula of the “glue.” Although the book is written for the practitioner, it is applicable as a supplemental textbook simply because of its intriguing thesis. If it accomplishes nothing else, it begins a much-needed conversation. One additional aspect of this book is the inclusion of letters from children to God, letters that provide examples of one-directional adoration. These letters are epitomized by a letter from 10-year-old Jessica: “Dear God. You are the strength of the world. You are the real God. You are the creator of everything. You are love and you are always here” (111). One hopes that Jessica has attained the relationship Chapman describes in the concluding paragraph of this captivating book: