I enjoyed this book very much, but found it a little vague in terms of detailing concrete aspects of the conversion process. A good introduction particularly if you are interested in Reform Judaism.

This author covers family issues that are encountered upon conversion, choosing you rabbi, conversion study, conversion of children, and the conversion process itself.

I especially liked the bibliography. She lists other books that may be of help in that she points you in the right direction if you are considering a certain movement. For example, if you are interested in pursuing the Reform movement she mentions the book Choosing Judaism, for the Conservative book there is Becoming Jewish, and so on.

The only quibble that I have with the book is that I had to use two bookmarks because the author frequently cites notes in the back of the book. These notes are not the kind of cryptic notes that cites references, but are additional explanations that actually add insight to what was said on the referring page. So, I had to go back and forth between the bookmarks. It would have been more readable to have the notes as a footnote on the page.

Perfect book for a young soul searcher!

The second I opened the package you couldn't force me to put it down. I t was very informative and will really help you narrow your path if you have decided upon Judaism.

I bought the book as a convert into the Reform Temple but after reading this and doing much more studying, I am living as an Orthodox Jew.

Read Anita's other books!

Anita Diamant--author of The Red Tent--takes a warming, welcoming approach in her guide for those of us considering converting to Judaism. She covers a wide range of topics: beginning with her husband's conversion experience, she discusses the process of converting itself; selecting a Rabbi; families' and friends'reactions; choosing a Hebrew name; celebrating the event; and so on. While there are books that may go into far more detail, Diamant's book is a wonderful place to start reading about conversion. If nothing else, she has a knack for understanding and discussing honestly the worries and obstacles a potential convert might face. Personally, I found it inspiring--like having a close and trusted friend supporting you through your first forays into conversion. It's an excellent basic introduction to the subject.

This is a great book. It explained a lot of things for me when I was contemplating conversion. After making my decision, I actually gave the book to my mom to help her understand my decision.
I highly recommend this book for anyone thinking about converting.