Amazon.com The Complete Idiot's Guide series that has taught us how to do everything from making beer， playing bridge， and fishing to gambling， and living with a cat now ventures into the arena of prayer. Although this may seem like a crass and commercial undertaking， it is certainly true that many people feel unworthy or inadequate when trying to give voice to a prayer. As a primer on Christian prayer， this could be the boost that helps a beginner or a doubter take the leap of faith and start a dialogue with God. Typical of the Complete Idiot's Guide style， the format uses plenty of cartoon-like illustrations， loads of informative tidbits， and most importantly a warm， reassuring voice that takes a complicated issue and breaks it down into manageable bites. Chapter 1 explores "What Prayer Isn't (and Is)." For example， it is not "Self-Help，" a "Cosmic Shrink，" "Wishin' and Hopin'，" or "Hyperspiritualizing." According to authors Galli and Bell， prayer is a conversation with God. "Prayer is less like making a speech and more like talking to a friend." This kind of relaxed yet highly respectful approach toward prayer characterizes much of the book's wisdom. Readers who aren't interested in exploring prayer through a Christian lens probably won't find this guidebook useful. Others， even aficionados， will probably appreciate the down-to-earth discussions on "Suffering，" "Praying the Gospels，" and "Dealing with Doubts: No Answers." --Gail Hudson Book Description You're no idiot， of course. You fully understand the richness that meditative， thoughtful prayer can bring to your life. But when it comes to knowing what words to use to reach God--as well as how to begin your conversations--you feel like your burning bush will never even flicker. Don't close your prayer book yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Prayer， an enlightening primer， is here to handhold you through all aspects of spiritual communication. In this Complete Idiot's Guide， you get: See all Editorial Reviews