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BIG BUZZ BOOK REVIEW! WHO KNEW GOD WAS SUCH A CHATTERBOX 5 STAR REVIEWS by Dick Greyson

  • Sharon Lampert
  • 6 days ago
  • 4 min read

Updated: 3 days ago



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Listening for God Between the Lines



“Who Knew God Was a Chatterbox” is a bold, exuberant, and deeply personal exploration of what it means to live in constant dialogue with the Divine, and what that dialogue demands of human beings in return. Refusing to separate lofty theology from everyday life, the book insists that true spirituality is measured not in abstract beliefs but in concrete, creative action: GOD IS GO! DO! The result is a work that reads at once like a mystical manifesto, an educational blueprint, and a love letter to human potential.



At the heart of the book is a daring premise: it is considered “normal” for billions of people to speak to God in prayer, yet “crazy” when God speaks back. Lampert turns that paradox inside out by structuring her text as an ongoing conversation between a questioning soul and a vividly responsive God, beginning with basic human needs — “I’m Hungry,” “I’m Thirsty,” “I’m Ignorant”— and expanding into the largest questions of morality, suffering, and destiny. Each “Dear God” chapter pairs a visceral human cry with a practical, often playful divine answer that always circles back to work, creativity, and responsibility.




One of the book’s greatest strengths is its astonishing range: Lampert moves effortlessly from chicken soup and toilets to quantum creativity, women’s power, genocide, and world peace without ever losing her thematic thread. The repeated insistence that God “can only do for you what God can do through you” becomes a unifying refrain, tying together chapters on education, science, technology, love, and the World Peace Equation into a coherent moral vision. The text is studded with memorable formulations — such as the 22 Commandments as a universal moral compass and the arresting claim that ignorance is humanity’s one global enemy — that give readers both big ideas and practical touchstones.




Stylistically, the book is unlike conventional theological or self-help works, and that originality is part of its charm. Lampert writes in a high-energy, alliterative, almost musical style that blends poetry, aphorism, humor, and data points; she is as comfortable whispering metaphysical paradox as she is counting global workers or listing the tonnage of CO₂ captured by climate technology. The persona of “Princess Kadimah, 8th Prophetess of Israel,” combined with candid autobiographical notes, fan mail, and cross-references to her broader body of work, creates an unmistakable authorial voice that feels both theatrical and disarmingly sincere.



Ultimately, “Who Knew God Was a Chatterbox” succeeds as an invitation: it urges readers to stop waiting passively for miracles and instead become co-creators, using their minds, bodies, and talents as instruments of a God who communicates in ideas, opportunities, and inner urgings. The book doubles as a rich teaching resource, complete with quotes and prompts that can anchor classroom discussion or personal reflection, making it especially valuable for educators, spiritual seekers, and “wisdom worshippers” alike. For anyone willing to entertain the possibility that divine conversation sounds a lot like a call to roll up one’s sleeves, this book is an invigorating, unforgettable read.




5 STAR BOOK REVIEWS!


“A joyful, high-voltage conversation with God that turns every human need into a call to create, serve, and shine.” – L.J.



“This book makes the radical idea that ‘God talks back’ feel not only plausible, but practical, funny, and urgently needed.” – M.K.



“A dazzling blend of theology, psychology, and playful genius that leaves the reader feeling both challenged and cherished.” – R.S.



“Lampert’s dialogue with the Divine transforms ordinary complaints—hunger, fear, loneliness—into blueprints for meaningful work.” – D.F.



“Rarely has a spiritual book moved so effortlessly from toilets and tampons to world peace and the nature of the universe.” – C.H.



“Every ‘Dear God’ is answered with a surprising mix of humor, data, and moral clarity that lingers long after the page is turned.” – J.L.



“Who Knew God Was a Chatterbox is a love letter to human potential and a reminder that God’s favorite verb is ‘do.’” – P.D.



“This is the rare book that can make you laugh about plumbing, cry about genocide, and still believe in world peace by the final page.” – S.N.



“Lampert’s 22 Commandments offer a fresh, universal moral compass that feels timeless yet urgently contemporary.” – T.B.



“A prophetic voice with a stand-up comic’s timing and a philosopher’s depth—utterly unlike any ‘inspirational’ book on the shelf.” – K.R.



“The fusion of Jewish history, women’s power, and everyday spirituality is both electrifying and deeply comforting.” – E.W.



“This book refuses to let God stay abstract; it insists that prayer must become projects and faith must become action.” – N.G.



“Page after page, the message is clear: ignorance is the enemy, and education, imagination, and grit are the sacred tools.” – A.V.



“Lampert turns big questions—Is life a gift? Is my soul immortal?—into accessible, energetic meditations you actually want to revisit.” – B.C.



“The playful alliteration and rhythmic language make the book feel like a hymn, a pep talk, and a prayer all at once.” – R.M.


“This is spiritual wake-up coffee: bold, hot, and impossible to sip passively.” – G.H.



“Few authors dare to put Einstein, Marilyn Monroe, Malala, and toilets in the same theological tapestry—and make it work.” – S.K.



“The constant refrain that ‘God helps those who help themselves’ lands here as empowering, not scolding—a call to courage.” – V.P.



“As an educator, I found its vision of mind–body–soul learning both inspiring and immediately usable with students.” – D.J.



“Readers who feel burned out on religious clichés will find this book startlingly original and spiritually energizing.” – H.F.




“Who Knew God Was a Chatterbox turns everyday life—sleep, work, love, fear—into a living curriculum in divine partnership.” – Y.S.



“Lampert writes with the fearless honesty of a mystic and the practicality of a coach who expects you to get off the couch.” – C.P.



“A radiant, sometimes outrageous reminder that world peace begins with what each of us chooses to build, fix, or heal today.” – J.R.



“The mix of statistics, scripture, and streetwise humor makes this a perfect choice for book clubs that like to argue and grow.” – L.M.



“By the last chapter, you do not just believe that God is a chatterbox—you are ready to answer back with your own great work.” – K.D.

 
 
 

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