Hell Is a World Without You

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Rarely has an Evangelical upbringing been depicted with the relentless honesty, wide-ranging empathy, and Superbad-meets-Siddhartha playfulness of USA Today best-seller HELL IS A WORLD WITHOUT YOU. During the time of Pizza Hut buffets, 9/11, and all-night Mario Kart parties, a grieving teenager faces a mortal crossroads: fire-and-brimstone certainty vs. forbidden love. And whether or not you’ve ever begged God to delay the Rapture (so you could have time to lose your virginity), that kid’s story is about you.
Thank you to Jason Kirk.
– The Trevor Project, after this novel’s launch raised over K for the LGBTQ charityDivinely savage, emotionally pure, devilishly funny.
– Brian Dannelly, Saved!Hilarious and big-hearted.
– Brian Phillips, Impossible OwlsNo book has better depicted Evangelical terror.
– Jane Coaston, CNNA magic trick.
– Claire McNear, Answers in the Form of QuestionsWhoever you are, you’ll find yourself in it.
– Will Leitch, How Lucky Almost astonishingly accurate.
– Jon Bois, 17776Genuinely funny. Painfully accurate.
– Drew Magary, The Night the Lights Went OutI loved this book.
– Anthony Oliveira, DayspringLike reading my own teenage Evangelical diary.
– April Ajoy, Star-Spangled JesusHilarious yet biting.
– Zito Madu, The Minotaur at Calle LanzaUncanny. I got severely weepy.
– Jeb Lund, national columnistYou won’t be able to help but feel protective of these kids.
– Molly Olmstead, SlateEncyclopedic and compassionate.
– Dr. Leah Payne, God Gave Rock & Roll to YouI recommend to anyone interested in this subculture.
– Adam Fleming Petty, Very Distant LandsLoved that book! Highly recommend.
– Alex Perry, MashableWill make you laugh, cry, and think.
– Dr. Mike Altman, Religious Studies, University of AlabamaAbsolutely slaps, whether you were Evangelical or not.
– Dr. Jonathan Beecher Field, English, University of ClemsonDevastatingly funny.
– Victoria Zeller, One of the BoysWill leave you laughing, crying, and feeling less alone.
– Mason Mennenga, A People’s TheologySo quick and funny and smart.
– Tommy Tomlinson, The Elephant in the RoomDeeply funny. Deeply felt.
– Tyler Parker, A Little Blood and DancingToo real. Cathartic.
– Blake Chastain, Exvangelical and BeyondSo evocative.
– Bonnie Kristian, Christianity TodayHilarious, harrowing, and romantic.
– Pete Volk, PolygonWhat being raised Evangelical is like.
– Dr. Jonathan Redding, One Nation Under GrahamFunny, infuriating, and tender.
– Jay Busbee, Earnhardt NationComedy with real heart.
– Jennifer C. Martin, Dirtbag ChristianI moved between laughing and crying so many times.
– Zach W. Lambert, Better Ways to Read the BibleSurprisingly relatable. Read it.
– Trey Ferguson, Theologizin’ BiggerI’m thankful this book exists! – Casey Haas, Fun Sexy Bible TimeSo good.
– Tony Ginocchio, Grift of the Holy SpiritHits close to home.
– Kevin Nye, Grace Can Lead Us HomeYou will relate.
This is for you.
– Emily Rojas and Abigail Hewing, ReadirectImmersive introduction into Evangelical world.
– Dr. Erich Nunn, English, Auburn UniversityHumanizes church kids.
– Scott Hines, Action CookbookHelped me understand myself.
– Dr. Neil Shanks, Baylor UniversityI love it.
So fucking powerful.
– Andrew Klema and Dani Burford, Lit LitPainful, thoughtful, and has a ton of soul.
– Mike Golic, Jr., national broadcasterFor anyone.
-Ryan Nanni, We’re Not So DifferentExtraordinary.
Jason writes his ass off.
– Holly Anderson and Spencer Hall, Channel Six