I did have to trudge through this book with more effort than other Sarah Vowell books, however the key for me was near the end. Anne Hutchinson's story, in the wake of this current election and how I felt as a Hillary supporter, brought me nearly to tears. Even in a society that is setting itself up as the first truly all inclusive society in regard to religion whole groups of people are still treated with no respect. Even in today's society where we seem to have made giant strides in breaking down barriers, some barriers feel stronger than ever.