The rap is not specifically about my book, but rather the broader topic of sacred texts and how we engage with them. Obviously, I engage with them differently than most people! But I think the rap is an excellent exploration of some interesting ideas, which you will hopefully enjoy and share with others who might also enjoy it.

While Chanukah may be over, Christmas is coming up, but regardless it’s never the wrong time to get a gift for a friend or loved one (including yourself! treat yourself!), and especially in these difficult pandemic times, gifts that don’t fall on set occasions are a great way to brighten a day. Naturally, I’d be delighted if you gifted someone with one of my books, whether the latest ebook edition of From God To Verse, or my recent book of short (non-religious) poetry, or even my old books about Rhode Island.

But I’d also be remiss if I didn’t suggest buying one of Abdominal’s albums. He’s a talented musician with a lot of music up on bandcamp, but for years now one of my favorite albums (of anyone’s, not just Abdominal’s) has been Sitting Music, which has great music backing raps on topics ranging from an exploration of his OCD, to the history of the chicken wing, to an ode to his mom with his mom on the track.

So do yourself a favor and listen to some of Abdominal’s music — although naturally, I think that the best one to listen to first is his brand new song “From God To Verse” which is linked at the top of this post.