What If I'm an Atheist?: A Teen's Guide to Exploring a Life Without Religion
David Seidman
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Description
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.
Product Details
Price
$19.99
$18.59
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Publish Date
March 10, 2015
Pages
256
Dimensions
5.5 X 0.8 X 8.6 inches | 0.7 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781582704074
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About the Author
David Seidman got into boats when he was nine and has been hooked ever since. He has designed and built his own boats and sailed the world in others. The first person to reach Bermuda from the U.S. in an outboard-powered boat, Seidman has also crossed the Bering Strait on a personal watercraft, holds the world record for distance traveled in a boat on a gallon of gas (103 miles), has followed the route of Lewis and Clark, crossed the country twice by boat, and has traveled by boat up the Amazon and down the Yangtze and Mississippi rivers. Equally fascinated by power, sail, and paddle, he is an accomplished sea kayaker and has sailed across the Atlantic. He is the former executive editor of Boating, the world's largest powerboat magazine, and is the author of The Complete Sailor, a bestselling sailing instructional guide. Most relevant of all, however, David is the proud father of a 6-year-old boy who he hopes will share his love of boats and the sea. The Anti-Pirate Potato Cannon and 101 Other Things for Young Mariners to Build, Try, and Do on the Water is David's attempt to ensure that happens. Jeff Hemmel is a lifelong boater, and contributing editor to Boating Magazine, PersonalWatercraft.com, and BoaterMouth.com. Always interested in watersports, he raced sailboats in his teen years, competed as a professional personal watercraft freestyle rider in his 20s, and remains an avid wakeboarding enthusiast. Hemmel was recently inducted into the International Jet Sports Boating Association Hall of Fame, as well as given that association's "Lifetime Achievement" award. Jeff loves a fresh story angle, and in that pursuit has battled Class IV rapids in a Hells Canyon jet boat, surfed the waves of South Africa on a stand-up Jet Ski, rode a wakeboard through the Grand Canyon, even pulled the 12-person water-ski pyramid at Florida's Cypress Gardens. Like David, Jeff is passing on his love of the water to his two young daughters, both of whom are already proud skiers.
Reviews
"Thought-provoking, sometimes gut-wrenchingly honest, and chock full of real-world information, this is a book that both nonbelievers and believers will find stimulating and worthy of discussion."--Anna Jedrziewski "Retailing Insight "
"Journalist Seidman offers a guide for teens struggling with unbelief, particularly those who are likely to experience hostility or ambivalence about their change in convictions.... an excellent primer for teens needing guidance in navigating the culturally contentious and personally troublesome waters of religion."--Publishers Weekly
"Thoughtful and smartly written chapters explore atheism through research and interviews with both atheist and religious teens. Open-minded discussions of religious holidays, personal experiences, and religious questions, among other topics, make for a must-have resource."--Margaret E. Auguste "School Library Journal "
"Seidman's book is an easy-to-use and in-depth resources for atheists or those seeking to understand atheism better and should be included in all collections."--Teen Librarian Toolbox "School Library Journal "
"Seasoned journalist and prolific writer, Seidman claims to practice "a higher . . . service journalism, [offering] information that can help change a life," and he delivers on that promise. With well-reasoned, meticulously researched, articulate, serious and lighthearted content, the book is delightfully teen friendly."--Cynthia Winfield "VOYA "
"Having written about a similar subject myself, I can tell you Seidman's book is excellent, personal, and an incredibly useful resource. I hope libraries everywhere stock this one, because I have no doubt a lot of people will check it out."--Hemant Mehta "Patheos "
"From veteran journalist Seidman comes a straightforward guide for the teen interested in contemplating atheism.... A superbly written, smart and sensitive guidebook."--Kirkus Reviews
"Journalist Seidman offers a guide for teens struggling with unbelief, particularly those who are likely to experience hostility or ambivalence about their change in convictions.... an excellent primer for teens needing guidance in navigating the culturally contentious and personally troublesome waters of religion."--Publishers Weekly
"Thoughtful and smartly written chapters explore atheism through research and interviews with both atheist and religious teens. Open-minded discussions of religious holidays, personal experiences, and religious questions, among other topics, make for a must-have resource."--Margaret E. Auguste "School Library Journal "
"Seidman's book is an easy-to-use and in-depth resources for atheists or those seeking to understand atheism better and should be included in all collections."--Teen Librarian Toolbox "School Library Journal "
"Seasoned journalist and prolific writer, Seidman claims to practice "a higher . . . service journalism, [offering] information that can help change a life," and he delivers on that promise. With well-reasoned, meticulously researched, articulate, serious and lighthearted content, the book is delightfully teen friendly."--Cynthia Winfield "VOYA "
"Having written about a similar subject myself, I can tell you Seidman's book is excellent, personal, and an incredibly useful resource. I hope libraries everywhere stock this one, because I have no doubt a lot of people will check it out."--Hemant Mehta "Patheos "
"From veteran journalist Seidman comes a straightforward guide for the teen interested in contemplating atheism.... A superbly written, smart and sensitive guidebook."--Kirkus Reviews
