Wendy Thomas Russell is a journalist, author and editor. A former newspaper reporter, Russell writes an online parenting column for the PBS NewsHour and is the co-founder of Brown Paper Press, an independent book publishing company. Relax, It's Just God is her first book.
"'Relax: It's Just God' is valuable for so many reasons. The book
offers helpful timelines for how to talk to kids about religion at
every age and includes a handy appendix with the Cliffs Notes
version of each major religion of the world, along with ways to
observe their holidays in a secular way. The book's full of useful
tools that you and your kids can use when confronted by religious
peers and well-meaning family members. Best of all, it handles a
potentially heavy topic with a lighthearted sense of humor, giving
the reader the sense that we really can relax about it." -- True
Parent Magazine
"Hers is a vital voice in the world today."
-- Chris Stedman, author of Faitheist: How and Atheist Found Common
Ground with the Religious
"In this gem of a book, journalist Russell explores religion from a
nonreligious perspective, helping parents guide their children in a
healthy, exploration-oriented direction without guilt, dogma, or
indifference.... This singular book with a clean style and
respectful approach is recommended for all libraries." -- Library
Journal (starred review)
"Written for secular parents from a nonreligious perspective, this
guide explores methods of teaching youngsters about God, religion
and spirituality... Contains a wealth of information for secular or
mixed-religion families
preparing for the God talk with kids." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Relax, It's Just God is a thought-provoking entry in the expanding
category
of secular parenting advice." -- The Humanist Magazine
"Wendy is a strong, funny, articulate new voice in secular
parenting."
-- Dale McGowan, author and editor, Parenting Beyond Belief: On
Raising Ethical, Caring Kids Without Religion
"If only we all could have a mother with the approach to religious
literacy described in Relax Its Just God. Wendy Thomas Russell
conducted a fascinating survey of parents for this important book,
and the results deserve wide discussion... 'Relax It's Just God' is
a friendly and wise and highly readable guide to teaching children
about religion so they can respond with openness and intelligence."
-- Robert Tulip, Booktalk.org
"One of the best things I've read in years." -- Karen Loethen,
co-host of The Secular Parents Broadcast
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