McGowan has really put together a good collection of essays, reflections, and suggestions. I would have liked to see more material dealing specifically with mixed (non-theist/christian) marriages, but the overall non-confrontational and respectful tone to the book lent itself well to raising freethinking children who challenge, explore and make decisions for themselves (whatever reasonable conclusions that leads them to). Little time is devoted to specifically criticizing religion (although there's plenty criticism to be found in small, light doses spread throughout).

The celebrity authors like Penn Jillette and Julia Sweeney had the least to offer to the book, and Richard Dawkins contributed most through being quoted occasionally by other contributors (though his one specific contribution, an open letter to his daughter, was great). A few pieces were a bit dry, working more as a reference to be returned to, but most authors were interesting if not also entertaining. Some selections in this book were simply excellent.

Whether you're a parent in an all secular family, or a non-theist with a religious spouse, there's guidance and encouragement to be found in this collection.