Like Rolling Uphill: Realizing the Honesty of Atheism [Paperback]

Dianna Narciso (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 31, 2004

A personal journey of discovery in which a nonbeliever - against ridicule and scorn from believers around her -- explores Christianity and religion, dissects the evidence for God and Jesus, and makes clear why atheists and rationalists choose to not believe.

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From the Author

"One day, with a little click in my head, I started thinking...and I discovered myself."

When atheists dare to come out of hiding, they are sometimes surprised by the reactions they receive. From accusations of immorality, to nonsensical questions about evolution, believers (Christians to be specific) are apparently threatened by our lack of belief. There may be good reason for that feeling--after all, we represent the possibility that they may be wrong.

Here, I present the believer with the opportunity to get into my head, to understand why I don't buy into god belief, to see what Christianity and theism look like from where I stand.

About the Author

Dianna Narciso is founder of Space Coast Freethought Association in Florida, runs the Atheist View website and is an outspoken proponent of strict separation of state and church.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Llumina Press (March 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932560742
• ISBN-13: 978-1932560749
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,202,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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118 of 123 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Writing, Impeccable Logic -- Highly Recommended!!!, February 22, 2005

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David Mills (Huntington, WV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Like Rolling Uphill: Realizing the Honesty of Atheism (Paperback)

Dianna Narciso has made a unique and important contribution to freethought literature with this outstanding new volume. This book differs from many books on atheism in several critical ways. First of all, Dianna's book is very enjoyable to read. Many other books on atheism take an inherently fascinating subject and somehow manage to bore the reader to tears. This book is absorbing from cover to cover. Secondly, this book is different in that it's written from a personal perspective, revealing Dianna's own life story. Thirdly, this book doesn't have a hard edge to it like many books on atheism. The book uses diplomacy and finesse to make its salient points, rather than kill-or-be-killed logical combat. I could relax while reading it.

Physically, the book is very attractively printed on cream-colored paper and has an elegantly glossy front and back cover. The internal font is easy to read and, unlike most books these days, is uniformly rich from page to page.

I liked this book very much and would highly recommend it to everyone -- atheist, agnostic, and Christian alike.

David Mills
Author of "Atheist Universe"

90 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The story of a life in process, May 14, 2004

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George Ricker "Author: 'Godless in America' a... (Palm Bay, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Like Rolling Uphill: Realizing the Honesty of Atheism (Paperback)

Dianna Narciso describes the journey that is the subject of "Like Rolling Uphill: Realizing the Honesty of Atheism" this way: "...I found myself on a journey of learning and understanding that, while some spots were difficult and upsetting, was very much like rolling uphill toward self-enlightenment. I couldn't stop the progress, I couldn't stop the momentum, and I certainly couldn't go back to where I'd been."

Between the covers of this book is the story of a life in process. Narciso candidly tells the reader who she was, who she is and what caused her to change. She does so in a straightforward narrative that pulls no punches, whether assessing her own ideas and attitudes or commenting on some of the misunderstandings and misinformation she has encountered while realizing her own atheism.

Journeys of self-discovery are always unique and never quite over. Those who are traveling a road away from religious orthodoxy will find a kindred spirit revealed in the 170 pages of this book. In a tale that is fast-paced-at times, almost breathless-and authentic, Narciso explains how she found happiness and fulfillment by challenging her own beliefs and searching for honest answers to honest questions.

There are bookshelves filled with testimonials from the religious of all denominations proclaiming the benefits of their religions.

Here's one from a nonbeliever who points out the intellectual and emotional joys of a godless existence.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not a philosophy text, January 8, 2006

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Michel Angelo (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Like Rolling Uphill: Realizing the Honesty of Atheism (Paperback)

This is one of the few practical books on atheism. If you are looking for a book that skips past the heavy philosophical stuff, this is it. For those of you who feel like you are rolling uphill or swimming against the tide when it comes to your world views, this book will give you some inner strength. As you read this you will realize that you aren't the only one who has had a rough time of it. For many, that alone is comforting.