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The Atheist's Prayer: A Memoir of Gratitude
The Atheist’s Prayer is not a book about religion.
It’s a book about the parts of us that survive when religion leaves—or when we leave it.
I’ve been excommunicated twice. Divorced once. I’ve been tossed out of faith, love, and community and left to sort through the wreckage. I’ve wandered through shame, loneliness, and the awkwardness of starting over—sometimes crying, sometimes laughing at how absurd it all was.
What I found is self-love doesn’t need anyone’s permission, and prayer isn’t owned by any creed. You can call it gratitude, meditation, or just a quiet moment when you remember you’re alive. It’s yours. It always has been.
Through stories that are equal parts raw and ridiculous, I’ll take you from losing everything you thought defined you to realizing you already had what mattered most.
If you’ve ever felt rejected, disconnected, or stuck between faith and skepticism, you’ll find a place here. You don’t have to believe in anything new—you just have to believe you’re worth showing up for.
It’s a book about the parts of us that survive when religion leaves—or when we leave it.
I’ve been excommunicated twice. Divorced once. I’ve been tossed out of faith, love, and community and left to sort through the wreckage. I’ve wandered through shame, loneliness, and the awkwardness of starting over—sometimes crying, sometimes laughing at how absurd it all was.
What I found is self-love doesn’t need anyone’s permission, and prayer isn’t owned by any creed. You can call it gratitude, meditation, or just a quiet moment when you remember you’re alive. It’s yours. It always has been.
Through stories that are equal parts raw and ridiculous, I’ll take you from losing everything you thought defined you to realizing you already had what mattered most.
If you’ve ever felt rejected, disconnected, or stuck between faith and skepticism, you’ll find a place here. You don’t have to believe in anything new—you just have to believe you’re worth showing up for.
263 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 9, 2026
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January 27, 2026My aunt recommended to me. Was nice to revisit this subject matter. Losing the Mormon container was painful for me in similar ways to the author and I’m still trying to find a container bigger than myself that truly resonates. I’ve been an animist since leaving Mormonism as I recognize now that I’m part of Earth. I’m happy that this author found a way to BE and DO that is true to himself. The worst times in your life are the refiner’s fire and the gods are in us! To me this book is ultimately about the courage to keep going. With gratitude that we even have the chance to climb! 🩷
January 17, 2026
A Reminder to Live with Gratitude
Such a beautiful memoir about gratitude. It’s written so beautifully and full of meaningful lessons that really make you stop and think. I didn’t want to put it down once I started reading. A heartfelt, inspiring book.
Such a beautiful memoir about gratitude. It’s written so beautifully and full of meaningful lessons that really make you stop and think. I didn’t want to put it down once I started reading. A heartfelt, inspiring book.
February 10, 2026
I couldn't put this book down! I laughed and I cried. It's well written, vulnerable, hilarious, and insightful. A must read for anyone who is religious, was religious, and anyone finding their path.
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