Today's Nonfiction post is on What If I'm an Atheist?: A teen's Guide to Exploring a Life Without Religion by David Seidman. It is 256 pages long and is published by Simon Pulse. The cover is like a blackboard with everything written in chalk on it. The intended reader is a teenager or people wanting to learn about atheism. There is no foul language, no sexuality, and no violence in this book.
From the back of the book- Can you have guidance without God? This thoughtful, one-of-a-kind guide offers answers to all of your questions about atheism and nonbelief.
Have you ever wondered what religion and belief means for your life? Maybe you believe in nothing at all. Does that mean you're an atheist? What does atheism even mean? Regardless of the religious background you grew up with, it's natural to question what you believe--or what you don't. Establishing your views about religion and spirituality is part of becoming an individual, but outside pressures can make it tough to know what is right for you.
What If I'm an Athiest? offers a thoughtful exploration of how atheism or the absence of religion can impact your life. From discussing the practical significance of holidays to offering conversation starters and tips, this guide is an invaluable resource about religion, spirituality, and the lack thereof.
This compassionate, nonjudgmental guide includes peer interviews featuring both religious and atheist teens and provides a safe space to find answers to the questions you may not want ask out loud, so you can decide what you believe--or don't--for yourself.
Review- This is a good book for anyone who wants to learn more about atheism in general. It is written for young adults but the language is accessible for most readers. Seidman lays out what an atheist is and what that can mean. He discusses more than just atheists. He covers agnosticism and what the differences between the two are. Seidman does many things in this book from talking about what it could mean if the teen comes out as an atheist to what happens if you find religion after being an atheist. This was a generally positive book about atheism but it is positive about religion too. It really just wants to give information to those seeking it without judging or condemning the choices of others.
I give this book a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this book from my local library.
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