This book does for religion what The Omnivore's Dilemma did for food. Equal parts personal memoir and academic explication, it's a must for anyone born into or influenced by organized religion (that's you, America!). Renegade ex-priest Sentilles offers her life story and theological insights, explaining why attending seminary finally lead her to "break up with God." It's an important book because, no matter where you fall on the question of organized religion, she's demanding clarity in an increasingly cloudy social dialogue.

A refreshingly well-rounded look at the ethical dilemmas surrounding food (production, transportation, consumption) from a new dad just trying to do right by his kid. Informative, but also a genuinely enjoyable read. Safran Foer has a gift for bringing the reader into his experience until you are not a reader so much as a participant.