It is also for all ages after Confirmation as well as before. Confirmation should be the beginning of an ever-maturing religious education, not the end. The Christian faith is not kid stuff. This book is for both teenagers and adults. The most basic principle of writing a book for children of any age is this: If adults can’t enjoy and use your book, don’t write it. Don’t ever patronize, pander, or pat the little kiddies on the head. Don’t talk down to them—level with them. I’m old. I’m not going
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