This translation is fabulous for those who would like to know what they couldn't understand in reading the KJV or others like it.  The style is casual but as a former Sunday School teacher I can tell you that it is accurate.  It makes Bible reading fun and so totally understandable.  It is relaxing to read and you tend to read more than you thought you would.  I highly recommend it anyone who wants to read the Bible has stayed away because they couldn't understand its language.  GIVE IT A TRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!