I received a new book to read and review today, Believe Me by Nina Killham.The author tells me Believe Me (Penguin) is about a mother who is an astronomer and an atheist and who has raised her 13 year old son to be very rational and scientific until one day she finds out he's been sneaking off to bible class. It is a satirical look at religion in the States.
Here is the jacket blurb.
Thirteen-year-old Nic Delano has a lot of questions. Like why does he have a babysitter at his age-and where did she get such long legs? But mostly, what exactly is the meaning of life?
His mother, Lucy, an astrophysicist and atheist, has always encouraged Nic to ask questions. But lately she doesn’t like the answers he’s getting. Nic has been hanging out with a group of devout Christians and is starting to embrace the Bible—and a very different view of the heavens.
But when unexpected tragedy strikes, Nic and Lucy’s beliefs are truly to put to the test. And they need each other now more than ever. But will a mother and her son be able to find a common ground where faith meets understanding and love is, ultimately, what endures?
I’m looking forward to a good laugh or two. The book sounds fun. It’s a bonus when an atheist is a main character. Plus, the book hits home as my own 13 year old is starting to ask the same tough questions.I keep him away from the fundies though.
Nina Killham has a website and blog. I’ll post a review when I’m done.
