20 Best Athiest Books (2023 Update)

“i already know ten people to whom i will give this book. it’s truly a godsend.” –david limbaugh, author, absolute power and persecution, from the foreword “i wish [this book] had been available when i was an atheist—it would have saved a lot of time in my spiritual journey toward god!” –lee strobel, author, the case for christ and the case for faith “if you’re still a skeptic after reading i don’t have enough faith to be an atheist, then i suspect you’re living in denial!” –josh mcdowell, speaker, author, evidence that demands a verdict “atheism requires gobs of blind faith while the path of logic and reason leads straight to the gospel of jesus christ. geisler and turek convincingly show why.” –phillip e. johnson, author, darwin on trial and reason in the balance “i don’t have enough faith to be an atheist will equip, exhort, and encourage you‘to give the reason for the hope that you have . . . with gentleness and respect.’” –hank hanegraaff, president, the christian research institute, host, bible answer man “this book should disturb anyone claiming to be an atheist . . . perhaps enough to persuade them to begin a search for the god who has been there all along.” –cal thomas, syndicated columnist, host, after hours, fox news channel “geisler and turek present the crucial information needed to avoid being swept away by the onslaughts of secular ideologies that cast science, philosophy, and biblical studies as enemies of the christian faith.” –william a. dembski, author, the design revolution

In this lively and illuminating discussion of his landmark research, esteemed primatologist frans de waal argues that human morality is not imposed from above but instead comes from within. moral behavior does not begin and end with religion but is in fact a product of evolution.for many years, de waal has observed chimpanzees soothe distressed neighbors and bonobos share their food. now he delivers fascinating fresh evidence for the seeds of ethical behavior in primate societies that further cements the case for the biological origins of human fairness. interweaving vivid tales from the animal kingdom with thoughtful philosophical analysis, de waal seeks a bottom-up explanation of morality that emphasizes our connection with animals. in doing so, de waal explores for the first time the implications of his work for our understanding of modern religion. whatever the role of religious moral imperatives, he sees it as a “johnny-come-lately” role that emerged only as an addition to our natural instincts for cooperation and empathy. but unlike the dogmatic neo-atheist of his book’s title, de waal does not scorn religion per se. instead, he draws on the long tradition of humanism exemplified by the painter hieronymus bosch and asks reflective readers to consider these issues from a positive perspective: what role, if any, does religion play for a well-functioning society today? and where can believers and nonbelievers alike find the inspiration to lead a good life? rich with cultural references and anecdotes of primate behavior, the bonobo and the atheist engagingly builds a unique argument grounded in evolutionary biology and moral philosophy. ever a pioneering thinker, de waal delivers a heartening and inclusive new perspective on human nature and our struggle to find purpose in our lives.

In this new book, ian markham analyzes the atheistic world view, opposing the arguments given by renowned authors of books on atheism, such as richard dawkins. unlike other responses to the new atheism, markham challenges these authors on their own ground by questioning their understanding of belief and of atheism itself. the result is a transforming introduction to christianity that will appeal to anyone interested in this debate. a fascinating challenge to the recent spate of successful books written by high-profile atheist authors such as richard dawkins, christopher hitchens, and sam harris tackles these authors on their own ground, arguing that they do not understand the nature of atheism, let alone theology and ethics draws on ideas from nietzsche, cosmology, and art to construct a powerful response that allows for a faith that is grounded, yet one that recognizes the reality of uncertainty succinct, engaging, but robustly argued, this new book by a leading academic and writer contains a wealth of profound insights that show religious belief in a new light

Despite the mistaken use of the label "new atheists," there is a lot of continuity over the past couple of centuries among atheist authors in their critiques of religion, theism, and superstition. not every argument is identical, and even when the same basic argument is being offered there can be variety in how it is presented. this evolution of atheist critiques of supernatural religion is one of the virtues of christopher hitchens' book the portable atheist: essential readings for the nonbeliever. well known for his own atheist book god is not great, hitchens treads some very heavily-traveled ground here in editing a compendium of atheist writings.

For more than two decades, legendary trainer tim grover has taken the greats—michael jordan, kobe bryant, dwyane wade, and hundreds of relentless competitors in sports, business, and every walk of life—and made them greater. now, for the first time ever, he reveals what it takes to achieve total mental and physical dominance, showing you how to be relentless and achieve whatever you desire.direct, blunt, and brutally honest, grover breaks down what it takes to be unstoppable: you keep going when everyone else is giving up, you thrive under pressure, you never let your emotions make you weak. in “the relentless 13,” he details the essential traits shared by the most intense competitors and achievers in sports, business, and all walks of life. relentless shows you how to trust your instincts and get in the zone; how to control and adapt to any situation; how to find your opponent’s weakness and attack. grover gives you the same advice he gives his world-class clients—“don’t think”—and shows you that anything is possible. packed with previously untold stories and unparalleled insight into the psyches of the most successful and accomplished athletes of our time, relentless shows you how even the best get better and how you can too.

Malcolm gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers", the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. he asks the question: what makes high-achievers different? along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why asians are good at math, and what made the beatles the greatest rock band.

In this lively and illuminating discussion of his landmark research, esteemed primatologist frans de waal argues that human morality is not imposed from above but instead comes from within. moral behavior does not begin and end with religion but is in fact a product of evolution.for many years, de waal has observed chimpanzees soothe distressed neighbors and bonobos share their food. now he delivers fascinating fresh evidence for the seeds of ethical behavior in primate societies that further cements the case for the biological origins of human fairness. interweaving vivid tales from the animal kingdom with thoughtful philosophical analysis, de waal seeks a bottom-up explanation of morality that emphasizes our connection with animals. in doing so, de waal explores for the first time the implications of his work for our understanding of modern religion. whatever the role of religious moral imperatives, he sees it as a “johnny-come-lately” role that emerged only as an addition to our natural instincts for cooperation and empathy. but unlike the dogmatic neo-atheist of his book’s title, de waal does not scorn religion per se. instead, he draws on the long tradition of humanism exemplified by the painter hieronymus bosch and asks reflective readers to consider these issues from a positive perspective: what role, if any, does religion play for a well-functioning society today? and where can believers and nonbelievers alike find the inspiration to lead a good life? rich with cultural references and anecdotes of primate behavior, the bonobo and the atheist engagingly builds a unique argument grounded in evolutionary biology and moral philosophy. ever a pioneering thinker, de waal delivers a heartening and inclusive new perspective on human nature and our struggle to find purpose in our lives.

In the body keeps the score, dr. bessel van der kolk, one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. he explores innovative treatments–from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga–that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain’s natural neuroplasticity. based on dr. van der kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists, the body keeps the score exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal–and offers new hope for reclaiming lives.

New york times and usa today best-selling book from the author that brought you 6 new york times best-selling books including the harbinger, the book of mysteries, and the oracle is america heading to judgment? what lies ahead? discover what no book has ever revealed . . . until now! are the unprecedented crises of our times, the signs and warnings of coming judgment? does an ancient mystery hold the secret to the events of our times, and the future of america and the world? is this mystery even behind the shakings that have now overtaken the world and america? in 2012, jonathan cahn caused a worldwide sensation with the release of his first book and massive bestseller the harbinger. it was hailed as ''stunning,'' ''prophetic'' ''mind-blowing,'' and ''astonishing.'' cahn followed it with bestseller after bestseller but he has always held off on writing a sequel. but now, for the first time, cahn opens up what could not be unlocked before – the mysteries that couldn''t be revealed until the present time, the manifestations that have taken place since the harbinger came out and up to the present hour, and the mysteries of what is yet to come. ever since the harbinger was released, people have been asking… is an ancient mystery determining america''s future? have the harbingers of judgment continued to manifest on american soil? is america closer now than ever before to judgment and what lies ahead for america and the world? the harbinger ended by speaking of what was yet to come. that which was written is now coming true. after years of holding back, because he believed it wasn''t yet the time, jonathan cahn has now written the sequel. the harbinger ii is being hailed as "a prophetic masterpiece" even more powerful and stunning than the first book and will take the mystery to new dimensions and disclose what could not be revealed in the harbinger or until now. it will ultimately reveal the mystery of what is yet to come, including the shakings, the plague, the western terrace, the island, the day of the watchman, and more. as in the first book, the mysteries and revelations of the harbinger ii are completely real and are determining the course of world events to this day. and the mysteries are, likewise, revealed through a narrative. in the harbinger ii, the reader will witness the return of nouriel, ana goren, and the mysterious figure known as ''the prophet.'' the prophet will now continue the revelation from where it left off and open up mysteries as stunning and mind-blowing as the first. as in the prophet''s first appearance, the revelations will be unlocked, one by one, through the giving of ancient seals, but also through dreams, and a little girl as mysterious as the prophet. in the harbinger ii the reader will be taken on a mysterious and epic journey to uncover the new revelations: from an island in the waters of new england, to the steps of the supreme court, to the top of the tower at ground zero, to a primeval forest, to the house of faces, to the pedestal of the statue of liberty. after reading the harbinger ii, you will never see the world the same way again. prepare to be blown away!

The new york times bestseller“it’s no exaggeration to say that behave is one of the best nonfiction books i’ve ever read.” —david p. barash, the wall street journal"it has my vote for science book of the year.” —parul sehgal, the new york times"hands-down one of the best books i’ve read in years. sapolsky's storytelling concept is delightful but it also has a powerful intrinsic logic: he starts by looking at the factors that bear on a person's reaction in the precise moment a behavior occurs, and then hops back in time from there, in stages, ultimately ending up at the deep history of our species and its evolutionary legacy. and so the first category of explanation is the neurobiological one. a behavior occurs–whether an example of humans at our best, worst, or somewhere in between. what went on in a person's brain a second before the behavior happened? then sapolsky pulls out to a slightly larger field of vision, a little earlier in time: what sight, sound, or smell caused the nervous system to produce that behavior? and then, what hormones acted hours to days earlier to change how responsive that individual is to the stimuli that triggered the nervous system? finally, he expands the view to encompass factors larger than one individual. how did culture shape that individual's group, what ecological factors millennia old formed that culture? and on and on, back to evolutionary factors millions of years old. sapolsky builds on this understanding to wrestle with some of our deepest and thorniest questions relating to tribalism and xenophobia, hierarchy and competition, morality and free will, and war and peace. wise, humane, often very funny, behave is a towering achievement, powerfully humanizing, and downright heroic in its own right.

“an extraordinary novel . . . a triumph of insight and storytelling.” —associated press“a true masterpiece.” —glennon doyle, author of untamed an extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from the celebrated number one new york times bestselling author of the secret life of bees and the invention of wingsin her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, sue monk kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named ana. raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, with a brilliant mind and a daring spirit. she engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes narratives about neglected and silenced women. ana is expected to marry an older widower, a prospect that horrifies her. an encounter with eighteen-year-old jesus changes everything. their marriage evolves with love and conflict, humor and pathos in nazareth, where ana makes a home with jesus, his brothers, and their mother, mary. ana's pent-up longings intensify amid the turbulent resistance to rome's occupation of israel, partially led by her brother, judas. she is sustained by her fearless aunt yaltha, who harbors a compelling secret. when ana commits a brazen act that puts her in peril, she flees to alexandria, where startling revelations and greater dangers unfold, and she finds refuge in unexpected surroundings. ana determines her fate during a stunning convergence of events considered among the most impactful in human history. grounded in meticulous research and written with a reverential approach to jesus's life that focuses on his humanity, the book of longings is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one woman's bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her, while living in a time, place and culture devised to silence her. it is a triumph of storytelling both timely and timeless, from a masterful writer at the height of her powers.

'in a world beset by burnout, greg mckeown's work is essential' — daniel h. it all starts with a simple principle: not everything has to be so hard. the intricacy of modern life has created a false dichotomy between things that are 'hard and important,' and those that are 'easy and trivial.' everything has become so much harder than it ought to be. but, greg mckeown, bestselling author of essentialism, says, there is a third alternative. in effortless, he offers practical tools for making the most essential activities the easiest ones, so you can achieve the results you want, without burning out. honed over the better part of a decade, these strategies include: ·turning tedious tasks into enjoyable rituals ·preventing frustration by solving problems before they arise ·setting a sustainable pace instead of powering through ·making one-time choices that eliminate many future decisions ·making relationships easier to maintain and manage ·and much more mckeown's philosophy of essentialism has helped thousands to recognise that the effortless way isn't the lazy way. it's the smart way. effortless will show you how.

Exercise is good for just about everything – you stay fitter, younger, stronger. but how should you exercise? and how much?.. in this book, michael mosley and peta bee present the truth about exercise, based on cutting-edge research from the leading sports science team at loughborough university and other studies from around the world which show that short bouts of high intensity training can be significantly more effective than prolonged periods of low-impact exercise… it is now known that everyone responds differently to exercise. in fast exercise, dr mosley (technically a 'non-responder') teams up with health journalist peta bee (a 'super-responder') to explain how to improve the way you exercise – whatever your fitness level. they offer practical, user-friendly advice to help you get better results in shorter time, and present a range of short workouts, so there is something which works for everyone…

#1 new york times bestseller – a shocking discovery on a honeymoon in paradise changes the lives of a picture-perfect couple in this taut psychological thriller debut–for readers of ruth ware, paula hawkins, and shari lapena. "a psychological thriller that captivated me from page one. what unfolds makes for a wild, page-turning ride it's the perfect beach read "–reese witherspoon (reese's book club x hello sunshine book pick) named one of the best books of the year by glamour and newsweek – finalist for the itw thriller award if you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you? erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, mark a handsome investment banker with big plans. passionately in love, they embark on a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of bora bora, where they enjoy the sun, the sand, and each other. then, while scuba diving in the crystal blue sea, they find something in the water. . . . could the life of your dreams be the stuff of nightmares? suddenly the newlyweds must make a dangerous choice: to speak out or to protect their secret. after all, if no one else knows, who would be hurt? their decision will trigger a devastating chain of events. . . . have you ever wondered how long it takes to dig a grave? wonder no longer. catherine steadman's enthralling voice shines throughout this spellbinding debut novel. praise for something in the water "superbly written, clever and gripping."–b. paris, new york times bestselling author of behind closed doors "deliciously dramatic."–entertainment weekly "thrilling . . . the perfect beach read."–popsugar "a dark glittering gem of a thriller."–kirkus reviews (starred review) "arresting . . . deftly paced, elegantly chilly . . . catherine] steadman brings . . . wit, timing and intelligence to this novel. . . . something in the water is a proper page-turner."–the new york times

An instant new york times bestseller / an oprah's book club pick in the spirit of the known world and the underground railroad, an award-winning "miraculous debut" (washington post) about the unlikely bond between two freedmen who are brothers and the georgia farmer whose alliance will alter their lives, and his, forever in the waning days of the civil war, brothers prentiss and landry–freed by the emancipation proclamation–seek refuge on the homestead of george walker and his wife, isabelle. the walkers, wracked by the loss of their only son to the war, hire the brothers to work their farm, hoping through an unexpected friendship to stanch their grief. prentiss and landry, meanwhile, plan to save money for the journey north and a chance to reunite with their mother, who was sold away when they were boys. parallel to their story runs a forbidden romance between two confederate soldiers. the young men, recently returned from the war to the town of old ox, hold their trysts in the woods. but when their secret is discovered, the resulting chaos, including a murder, unleashes convulsive repercussions on the entire community. in the aftermath of so much turmoil, it is isabelle who emerges as an unlikely leader, proffering a healing vision for the land and for the newly free citizens of old ox. with candor and sympathy, debut novelist nathan harris creates an unforgettable cast of characters, depicting georgia in the violent crucible of reconstruction. equal parts beauty and terror, as gripping as it is moving, the sweetness of water is an epic whose grandeur locates humanity and love amid the most harrowing circumstances. one of president obama's favorite books of 2021 winner of the ernest j. gaines award for literary excellence longlisted for the man booker prize longlisted for the 2022 carnegie medal for excellence longlisted for the center for fiction first novel prize a best book of the year: oprah daily, npr, washington post, time, boston globe, smithsonian, chicago public library, bookbrowse, and the oregonian a new york times book review editors' choice a july indie next pick

Eric metaxas, the author of the #1 bestseller bonhoeffer: pastor, martyr, prophet, spy, now releases his hardcover bestseller in paperback. is a highly entertaining, impressively wide-ranging, and decidedly provocative answer to that famous 1966 time cover that itself provocatively asked “is god dead?” in a voice that is by turns witty, muscular, and poetic, metaxas echoes c.s. lewis and g.k. chesterton in cheerfully and logically making his case, along the way presenting breathtaking—and sometimes astonishing—new evidence and arguments against the idea of a creatorless universe.

Annie besant (n�e wood; 1 october 1847 – 20 september 1933) was a british socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer, orator, educationist, and philanthropist. regarded as a champion of human freedom, she was an ardent supporter of both irish and indian self-rule. she was a prolific author with over three hundred books and pamphlets to her credit. as an educationist, her contributions included the founding of the banaras hindu university. in 1867, annie, at age 20, married frank besant, a clergyman, and they had two children. however, annie's increasingly unconventional religious views led to their legal separation in 1873. she then became a prominent speaker for the national secular society (nss), as well as a writer, and a close friend of charles bradlaugh. in 1877 they were prosecuted for publishing a book by birth control campaigner charles knowlton. the scandal made them famous, and bradlaugh was subsequently elected m.p. for northampton in 1880. in 1890 besant met helena blavatsky, and over the next few years her interest in theosophy grew, whilst her interest in secular matters waned. she became a member of the theosophical society and a prominent lecturer on the subject. as part of her theosophy-related work, she travelled to india. in 1898 she helped establish the central hindu school, and in 1922 she helped establish the hyderabad (sind) national collegiate board in mumbai, india. in 1902, she established the first overseas lodge of the international order of co-freemasonry, le droit humain. over the next few years she established lodges in many parts of the british empire. in 1907 she became president of the theosophical society, whose international headquarters were, by then, located in adyar, madras, (chennai). she also became involved in politics in india, joining the indian national congress. when world war i broke out in 1914, she helped launch the home rule league to campaign for democracy in india, and dominion status within the british empire. this led to her election as president of the india national congress, in late 1917. in the late 1920s, besant travelled to the united states with her prot�g� and adopted son jiddu krishnamurti, who she claimed was the new messiah and incarnation of buddha. krishnamurti rejected these claims in 1929.

Couples edition – theres nothing like a game of pickup baseballwhere the pitcher throws you an orange to whack across the lawnto bring people closer together. this scrapbook offers 50 opportunities to make zany memories with loved ones while doing things youd never think of. pick a category, scratch off a hidden challenge, and complete whatever is revealed. like baking a cake together, except this time, blindfold the person with less baking experience while the other person can only read the instructions. choose from the couples, friends, or family editions and go crazy, you rascals. made in china.

#1 national bestseller #1 international bestsellerwhat does everyone in the modern world need to know? renowned psychologist jordan b. peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research.humorous, surprising and informative, dr. peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.what does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us about standing up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? why did ancient egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as the highest of gods? what dreadful paths do people tread when they become resentful, arrogant and vengeful? peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure and responsibility, distilling the world's wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. 12 rules for life shatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith and human nature, while transforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its readers.

In this bold and provocative new book, the author of in the beginning and the reenchantment of nature challenges the widely held assumption that the world is becoming more secular and demonstrates why atheism cannot provide the moral and intellectual guidance essential for coping with the complexities of modern life. atheism is one of the most important movements in modern western culture. for the last two hundred years, it seemed to be on the verge of eliminating religion as an outmoded and dangerous superstition. recent years, however, have witnessed the decline of disbelief and a rise in religious devotion throughout the world. in the twilight of atheism, the distinguished historian and theologian alister mcgrath examines what went wrong with the atheist dream and explains why religion and faith are destined to play a central role in the twenty-first century.a former atheist who is now one of christianity’s foremost scholars, mcgrath traces the history of atheism from its emergence in eighteenth-century europe as a revolutionary worldview that offered liberation from the rigidity of traditional religion and the oppression of tyrannical monarchs, to its golden age in the first half of the twentieth century. blending thoughtful, authoritative historical analysis with incisive portraits of such leading and influential atheists as sigmund freud and richard dawkins, mcgrath exposes the flaws at the heart of atheism, and argues that the renewal of faith is a natural, inevitable, and necessary response to its failures.the twilight of atheism will unsettle believers and nonbelievers alike. a powerful rebuttal of the philosophy that, for better and for worse, has exerted tremendous influence on western history, it carries major implications for the future of both religion and unbelief in our society.