California culture wields an enormous influence on the world. Monica Ganas, a lifelong Californian and veteran of the stage and screen, offers an insider’s critique of California culture and shows how Christians can respond to its pervasive influence. According to Ganas, we are intoxicated by a belief system, "California-ism," which drives our worldview and our choices in every area of life. After considering California’s religious background and state history, she addresses various aspects of its culture that impact the culture at large, such as television, celebrity, politics, funerals, weddings, cars, and food. Ganas concludes by encouraging readers to escape the intoxicating effects of California-ism by aligning themselves with the truth, beauty, and goodness that surpass understanding.