The Good Atheist Living a Purpose-Filled Life Without God

In his illuminating new book, Barker outlines an easy-to-follow plan for living a purpose-filled life without God. Profiles of notable atheists provide inspiring examples of freethinkers who have made the world a better place, including Mark Twain, Thomas Paine, and Alice Walker.

Dan Barker received a degree in religion from Azusa Pacific Univer-sity and was ordained to the ministry by the Standard Community Church. He is co-president of the Freedom From Religion Found-ation and host of Freethought Radio. He has appeared on numerous talk shows, including Oprah Winfrey, Hannity & Colmes and Good Morning America. Julia Sweeney is an actress, comedian and author, best known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and for her autobiographical solo shows.