Shell | An Autobiography of Relinquished Romances

How much can you want somebody before you have to push them away?

Forced to choose between desire and belief, Dan keeps finding himself torn between love and the church. Along the way, he’ll face a raging hippopotamus, John Mayer’s music, and a girlfriend's protective father, as he discovers that building a healthy relationship isn’t easy.

In a series of true stories from the past 16 years, Dan Gilmore shares his insight into relationships, religion, and belief. Part memoir, part travelogue, all heartfelt.