What the Critics are Saying about
“How to Choose a Church or Synagogue”

“I LOVED it! Ruth Laker writes so intelligently!”
NPR's Robin Young

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“Ruth Laker writes her eyes glittering with good humor — remarkably intelligent laughs and points to ponder!”
Bookwire

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What Readers are Saying about
“How to Choose a Church or Synagogue”

“Ruth Laker’s book is an absolute joy to read, a belly laugh (at least!) per page, with deep insights and observations about the contradictions inherent in all religions. The author writes with loving humor and intelligence, without judgments, and yet still hits the nail on the head every time. She shows the quirky side of religion and yet how it fills a deep need in our lives.”
Gail Youngs, Actor and Producer, Phoenixville, PA

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“If you’ve prayed how to bring people into an experience of God’s love in the church community, Dr. Laker’s “How to Choose a Church or Synagogue” is an answer to prayer. The “de-churched” may find the story of their church visit(s) here, the “jaded majority” may laugh till they cry, “The Right” may issue its Fatwa, but this book—a Gulliver’s Travels for the 21st Century—speaks directly to evangelists who dare to look for the will of God,
who know that life is short and eternity long, that
God deserves better of us. The message?
Open your eyes—the Emperor has no clothes; open your
heart—the Emperor likes it like that.”
George Reitnour, Attorney, Kimberton, PA

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“I thoroughly enjoyed “visiting” the various churches and synagogues through her eyes and I delighted in her “aside” comments.  All congregations could profit from the Socratic wisdom and Dr. Laker’s wonderful sense of humor.
She has a giant-like spirit!”
Pastor James Churchill, Paoli Presbyterian Church, Paoli, PA

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“Got God? Ruth Laker does! Allow her to take you on a humorous journey that shed myths, family bondages and the insipid church experiences of your past. Accurately depicting the essence of many religious organizations in America today, Ruth graciously and gently hands you the keys to unlock the magnificent
Cathedral Gates of your own heart.”
Mimi MacKenzie, QVC Guest Host, Chester Springs, PA

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“I enjoyed this book immensely!  For people who take God-talk seriously, Ruth Laker’s book is required reading.”
Pastor George Tigh, Bethel Hill United Methodist Church, Lansdale, PA

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“Readers will smile and laugh as they recognize the human comedy present in Dr. Laker's How to Choose a Church or Synagogue. Her sense of humor is wickedly irreverent and on-target, but never cruel. Just behind the laughter is a loveable soul searching for an authentic spiritual home in this imperfect world.”
Rosie Mussachio, Teacher, Fredonia, NY

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“Oh my tomatoes!” Having recently experienced ‘church shopping’ with my family, I highly recommend “How to Choose a Church or Synagogue.” Ruth Laker's great sense of humor and questioning spirit were refreshing. She considers a wide variety of church ‘flavors.’ I particularly appreciated learning that it’s really okay
to run away quickly from a bad fit! A great read!”
Marcy Huang, Ph.D., Chemist, Collegeville, PA