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Notes to George : The Whisper
Don’t believe in God? Don’t think he likes you? This book is for you. There is enough content here to convince even the most cynical of our kind (existentialists, atheists and outright devil worshippers) that there is someone behind the magic curtain. If you have a hard time believing in a God of Judgement, a fat pot belly buddha or any pit of hell theory, this book is proof that you can pray to anything… a tree, a rainbow of even your dog and the big guy (or girl) will pick up your mail wherever you leave it. This series of books details the crazy events that occurred while praying to George Burns, an actor who played God in a 1980’s movie.
437 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 27, 2024
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January 29, 2026
Notes to George: The Whisper is an unconventional, deeply personal, and surprisingly expansive meditation on faith, skepticism, and the many strange ways meaning finds us, often when we’re not looking for it.
Lauri Burns approaches spirituality from an angle that feels refreshingly unguarded. This is not a book that preaches doctrine or demands belief. Instead, it invites the reader into a lived experience, one that begins with doubt, humour, and irreverence, and gradually unfolds into something sincere, vulnerable, and quietly profound. The premise alone is disarming: praying to George Burns, the actor who once played God, as a stand-in for a higher power when traditional concepts of divinity feel inaccessible or implausible.
What makes this work compelling is its refusal to mock disbelief or sanctify certainty. Burns speaks directly to readers who feel alienated by organized religion, who struggle with the idea of judgment, hell, or rigid theology, yet still sense that something exists beyond coincidence. The book suggests, gently but persistently, that intention matters more than form, and that faith does not require permission, rules, or a specific address.
The episodic structure mirrors the chaotic, often humorous nature of spiritual searching. Strange events, coincidences, and moments of clarity accumulate rather than resolve neatly, creating a mosaic rather than a manifesto. There is warmth here, and a sense of play, but also sincerity. Beneath the humour lies a genuine exploration of connection, grief, hope, and the human need to be heard.
At 437 pages, this is a substantial read, but it never feels like filler. The conversational tone keeps it accessible, while the underlying questions—Who are we speaking to? Does anyone answer? Does it matter if they do? linger long after the final page.
Notes to George: The Whisper will resonate most strongly with readers who live in the gray spaces between belief and disbelief. It’s a book for skeptics who still talk to the universe, for seekers who reject labels, and for anyone who suspects that faith, in whatever form it takes, may be less about certainty and more about courage.
Lauri Burns approaches spirituality from an angle that feels refreshingly unguarded. This is not a book that preaches doctrine or demands belief. Instead, it invites the reader into a lived experience, one that begins with doubt, humour, and irreverence, and gradually unfolds into something sincere, vulnerable, and quietly profound. The premise alone is disarming: praying to George Burns, the actor who once played God, as a stand-in for a higher power when traditional concepts of divinity feel inaccessible or implausible.
What makes this work compelling is its refusal to mock disbelief or sanctify certainty. Burns speaks directly to readers who feel alienated by organized religion, who struggle with the idea of judgment, hell, or rigid theology, yet still sense that something exists beyond coincidence. The book suggests, gently but persistently, that intention matters more than form, and that faith does not require permission, rules, or a specific address.
The episodic structure mirrors the chaotic, often humorous nature of spiritual searching. Strange events, coincidences, and moments of clarity accumulate rather than resolve neatly, creating a mosaic rather than a manifesto. There is warmth here, and a sense of play, but also sincerity. Beneath the humour lies a genuine exploration of connection, grief, hope, and the human need to be heard.
At 437 pages, this is a substantial read, but it never feels like filler. The conversational tone keeps it accessible, while the underlying questions—Who are we speaking to? Does anyone answer? Does it matter if they do? linger long after the final page.
Notes to George: The Whisper will resonate most strongly with readers who live in the gray spaces between belief and disbelief. It’s a book for skeptics who still talk to the universe, for seekers who reject labels, and for anyone who suspects that faith, in whatever form it takes, may be less about certainty and more about courage.
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