by David W. F. Zahl (Author) In his debut book, writer and blogger David Zahl riffs on the intersection of music, memoir, and theology to create a fresh and colorful series of essays that truly stands alone. Constructed like an album, A Mess of Help surveys some of pop's most eccentric icons in hopes of finding answers to both the small questions ("Who am I?") and the big ones ("What about Michael Jackson?"), unearthing timeless wisdom even as it entertains. So if you've ever wondered how fundamentalism sparked Guns N' Roses, what ABBA can do for your marriage, or why Brian Wilson built his sandbox, open your heart and drop the needle. Author Biography David Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries, editor-in-chief of The Mockingbird Blog, and a recovering music critic. He and his wife Cate live with their two sons in Charlottesville, VA, where David also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church. Number of Pages: 268 Dimensions: 0.61 x 7.99 x 5.24 IN Publication Date: December 07, 2014