Jaeger provides a rather helpful, yet accessible book regarding the doctrine of creation. What sets this work apart from many others is the particular content. She does not seek to develop a doctrine of creation, argue over creational timeliness, or the particulars of Eden (even though some of these are handled here). Instead, Jaeger sets out to develop a helpful guide as to how our understanding of the created universe shapes the rest of the life we live. The implications of Genesis dictate how we consider nature, rest, dignity, and ourselves. Littered throughout the work are small sections devoted to lengthy external quotes or questions that dig deeper. Whether these pages are lyrics to French pop songs, quotes from Calvin, or inquiries regarding Edenic vegetarianism they are a nice break. I do not, however, read them at the moment. Find a good time to flip back to them during the chapter, but don't break your flow of thought for them. The primary concern with Jaeger is a rather small one. While the book, as a whole, is great there are a few pages that lean into social trinitarian dogma. Though it is not explicit whether or not Jaeger supports this system of thought it is implicit in her writing. The language of human relationships is taken back into the trinitarian model. But, as I noted above this is rather small, only a few pages. This thought does not pervade the entire work. What Jaeger does is write an applicable and understandable work regarding human life and creation. The student/professional theologian may, at times, find the book unengaging. But this is not because Jaeger fails in any capacity. She instead reaches her goal, she writes a book that the laity can pick up and enjoy. She teaches us to accept our limits. She helps show why rest is a blessing and not just a command. But most importantly she demonstrates that life itself is a gift we have received. Because of this, we should be thankful day in and day out. *I received a media copy to review. This is my honest review