Believe It: Books on Faith

Interested in how different people express religious beliefs, or the lack thereof? The books on this list can get you started.

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	Beck, Martha Leaving the Saints BX8678.B43 A3 2005
Beck, a columnist for O: The Oprah Magazine, describes growing up in, engaging with, and leaving the Church of Latter-Day Saints.
	Bortolin, Matthew The Dharma of Star Wars BQ5405.B67 2005
The teachings of the Buddha, wrapped in an extended Star Wars metaphor.
	Claiborne, Shane The Irresistible Revolution BR1725.C473 A3 2006
Claiborne explains how he came to be living in progressive evangelical community in inner-city Philadelphia.
	Dawkins, Richard The God Delusion BL2775.3 D39 2006
The world’s best-known atheist argues that religion does society more harm than good.
	Goldstein, Niles Elliot Gonzo Judaism BM723.G66 2006
The author, a rabbi, argues that the Jewish faith should return to its radical roots in order to move forward.
	Hammoudi, Abdellah A Season in Mecca BP187.3 H2713 2006
An award-winning account of a devout Muslim’s obligatory pilgrimage.
	Idilby, Ranya, Suzanne Oliver, and Priscilla Warner The Faith Club BL410.I35 2006
Three women from three different faith traditions strike up a friendship in an attempt to create common ground for honest discussion of their differences.
	Kidd, Sue Monk Firstlight BV4515.3 K53 2006
Early essays from an established religious writer, best known for her breakout novel, The Secret Life of Bees.
	Toropov, Brandon and Father Luke Buckles The Complete Idiot’s Guide to World Religions BL80.2 T627 2004x
Concise summaries of various faith traditions, designed for seekers who want just the basic facts in an easy-to-read format.
	Wicker, Christine Not in Kansas Anymore BF1622.U6 W53 2005
Wicker travels cross-country, speaking with practitioners of various alternative religions.