Tonya Thibidaux must immediately have a place on the bookshelf of anyone who wants a deeper look into contemporary religious revivalism. She combines childlike perspective with clear and balanced analysis providing remarkable insight into how religion interacts with the modern child to create both conflict and new visions. Thibidaux leads her readers into a brilliant understanding of her situation, then with equal skill she enables us to grasp a vision of her spiritual future that holds enormous promise. No one in a role of political, educational, or religious leadership should ignore this illuminating book.