The Accidental Terrorist | Confessions of a Reluctant Missionary | A Memoir by William Shunn

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On April 5, 2011, Bill read this intense chapter from his memoir-in-progress at Chicago’s Tuesday Funk.
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About the Book

What happens when an ambivalent young Mormon missionary is pushed to the limit in a challenge to prove his faith? Hint: the outcome is explosive. The Accidental Terrorist is the long-awaited memoir from Hugo and Nebula Award–nominated author William Shunn, based on his popular podcast. Available now from Sinister Regard!