I got this book solely because I liked the title. No idea what it might be about. Then I read the back cover and the "what people are saying about" section, and wondered how well I would like a book about a druggie stripper and an alcoholic Santa in a "fiendishly funny" novel (not much, I guessed). Then I began reading ... and couldn't put it down! Extremely likeable and realistic characters (not once did I roll my eyes), a completely believeable plot that somehow kept me interested even though the main action described on the back doesn't really get underway until halfway through, and a certain warmth/hope that made me look past the drugs and alcohol. Do atheists pray? Not in the theistic way. They pray with friendship, love, and concern as evidenced in these characters. Thought this would be a read-and-recycle book, but nope, I'm keeping it to read over and over. Can't wait to see what else Amy R. Biddle writes!
