Book #6: "A Little Bit Wicked"

"A Little Bit Wicked" by Kristin Chenoweth is every bit as sassy, real and sweet as the actress herself.

It's not a tell all, more of a collection of stories about her life; the crossroads, the mistakes, the heartbreaks, the lessons and her faith in God.

For me it was the ease with which she talks about her faith that touched me the most. Being a Christ-follower in Hollywood can be dicey; either you're seen as too spiritual and no one wants to work with you or you're a hypocrite who's too loose with their morals. Though there was a low point when Ms. Chenoweth was blasted by Christians and Gays for her appearance on the 7oo Club, she never shoves her belief's in anyone's face. She's honest if someone asks, unashamed to admit what she believes. But at the same time confident enough to admit to what she doesn't know, to say she has questions and know that it's alright.

For the record, Kristin believes that homosexuals have just as much right to be Christ-followers as anyone else and no, being gay will not earn you an automatic "Go straight to Hell" card.

She talks some about her relationship with Aaron Sorkin, but it's a very small part of the book. Aaron contributes a few pages about how he fell in love with Kristin and in those few pages I felt like I'd read chapters on their few years together. They loved (love?) each other deeply, but they didn't want to spill all that out for everyone to see, and I admire that.

The book is full of folksy wisdom, a list of what she wants to ask God when she meets him and a recipe for a way too calorie laden pie that I might just have to make some day. To read this book is like sitting down for coffee with your favorite gal-pal or family member.

Her stories about the "West Wing" cast were great, though, again, a small part of the book. She has a way of making you feel like you know the people she talks about in a very few pages.

I love, love, loved this book and will be recommending it for everyone. It's a must read!
Next book....well, I'm feeling a little overwhelmed, so let's just say I'll tell you when I'm done with it!