'What questions would you ask me if you were here? To know this I looked at the children and young people around me. I even searched the foreign newspapers. I will write my answers to these questions as though I were beside you and you could hear my voice. Some day perhaps, and I hope it is not too late, you may come in search of your roots and find this response.' Presented as advice to a newborn grandchild, To Shannon, with Love comprises a commentary on various biblical passages, as well as thoughts and advice on life in modern times. With a strong biblical focus, it nonetheless puts forward some refreshingly unconventional views on religion and, in particular, Christianity.