Born in 1965 into a devout Christian family in Virginia, a self-described 'child of the Covenant, a small Pharisee,' Betty Smartt Carter spent her childhood chalking Bible verses on the sidewalk and dreaming of becoming a missionary. She wanted mystery, she wanted miracles! But as she grew up, and the shadows of personal suffering crept into her life, the road to faith became more difficult and complex. Rich with theological inquiries, laced with humor, and fueled by a deep desire for authenticity, this memoir recounts one woman's search for a faith experienced, not just inherited. Carter approaches her struggles with obsessive behavior, depression, and restlessness with candor and sharpest wit.
