Synopsis:

No one was more surprised than Andrew Klavan when, at the age of fifty, he found himself about to be baptized. Best known for his hard-boiled, white-knuckle thrillers and for the movies made from them–among them True Crime (directed by Clint Eastwood) and Don’t Say a Word (starring Michael Douglas)–Klavan was born in a suburban Jewish enclave outside New York City. He left the faith of his childhood behind to live most of his life as an agnostic in the secular, sophisticated atmosphere of New York, London, and Los Angeles. But his lifelong quest for truth–in his life and in his work–was leading him to a place he never expected.

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What To Expect:

In his memoir, Andrew Klavan tells of his journey from being a secular Jew to finding faith in Jesus Christ in the raw, honest, and sometimes satirical way for which he is known. Klavan does not hold back on the hard parts of his life, but shares his journey in an intellectual yet relatable way.

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Content Warnings:

Language: Mild

Sexual Content: Closed door references to premarital and marital sex in the past

Violence: None

Substance Use: Mild – Alcohol use is mentioned

Prejudices: Mild – Klavan discusses his Jewish background and references antisemitism he or his family has experienced

Religious Themes: Christianity, agnosticism, atheism, and Judaism are prominent themes

Other Topics: Childbirth is described (as witnessed), suicidal thoughts, difficult family relationships (particularly father-son)

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