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Not for the sanctimonious nor narrow minded Intelligent, thoughtful Christians who take their spiritual journey seriously - with a sense of wonder and discovery, pain and joy, humor and sadness - will appreciate Lamott sharing her own journey with us. She doesn't purport to speak for all Christians. She doesn't claim to have all the answers. She is human, fabulously so, and like all humans is flawed, imperfect. Her Christ is the Jesus who befriended the outcasts, the downtrodden, the sinful. The Christ who forgave, the Christ who struggled, the Christ given to us in human form because His Father so loved the world. On the other hand, sanctimonious "christians" who can't stand anyone or anything that challenges their self-satisfied narrow world view should not read this book. Put down the mouse, step away from the computer and stop your silly abuse of the Amazon helpful voting system. Go give five stars to the Left Behind series instead. But those of us who celebrate diversity, who believe God made each and every one of us and He revels in His creations even though He knows how flawed we are - we enjoy being intellectually and emotionally challenged, stimulated, and amused by Lamott's essays. "Plan B" is an excellent companion book for anyone who is examining their spiritual life. I would recommend it to anyone who has the intellectual capacity to appreciate that a relationship with Jesus, like all relationships, is personal and individual. Lamott's walk with Christ is uniquely her own, but it serves as inspiration for readers hoping to establish or deepen their own connection to God. Lamott is a very talented writer with a well-honed eye and a witty turn of phrase, and her prose is among the best of current American writing. Discerning readers will enjoy this thought-provoking, entertaining and illuminating collection of essays.