“I’m jealous of those who believe in a God,” writes Gupta, adding, “I’m also jealous of atheists.” Whether one is religiously “ensconced in the security of a benevolent God” or liberated from spirituality in a way that allows one to be “free to enjoy life in the moment,” the author appreciates the certainty that comes with either theistic or atheistic worldviews. Yet, as a self-described agnostic, the author is torn between competing, internalized conceptions of the world, struggling to reconcile her observations that there’s an intentional design to the universe and that the harsh realities of life indicate a cosmos seemingly devoid of useful divine intervention. Gupta offers a balanced take on what she views as the most and least convincing elements of both atheism and theism. In defense of theistic explanations, she points to documented yet unexplained paranormal events, the ubiquitous heavenly imagery and spiritual bliss associated with near-death experiences, and archaeological findings that corroborate historical narratives found in religious writings. Alternately, she acknowledges the long history of religiously inspired violence, the lack of scientifically verifiable evidence of a divine being, and the inflexibility of static beliefs in many faiths, as evidenced by their embrace of homophobia, antiquated dietary laws, and mythological narratives that are impossible to square with scientific consensus. The author’s nuanced approach to the topic is critical of both atheistic and theistic arguments that Gupta finds irrational and includes considerations of a diverse range of religious beliefs, from Christianity to Hinduism. The book’s strongest elements are the author’s honest assessment of her own philosophical conflict and the memoir-like anecdotes that ground her arguments in her personal experiences. (Growing up in a “liberal Hindu family,” Gupta would later be drawn to the writings of atheists like Christopher Hitchens and scientific studies of astrophysics and the Big Bang.) Containing dozens of the author’s lighthearted black-and-white illustrations, this is an accessible work for an agnostic audience often ignored in the debates between believers and naysayers.