The Carnies select with their 3rd round pick, in
Non Fiction - Philosophy/Religion:
The God Delusion
by Richard Dawkins
My sister bought this for me for Christmas two years ago, and I breezed through it faster than any other non fiction book I've ever read. I found it tremendously reaffirming and uplifting, in the following ways:
-It has given me plenty of ammo to carefully articulate my feelings about organized religion and the existence of a God in the face of those who do not share my beliefs
-It made me feel not only "OK" about labeling myself an atheist, but proud of that label
-It helped me to fully understand that morality and inherent good in people has nothing at all to do with one's spiritual/religious beliefs
Since I picked up an extra pick in this category via trade, I can't let The God Delusion go without nabbing it here, as it's been an influential book for me during the previous two years much as it has been for millions around the world.