unbelieve

<p><strong>Marla artfully and bravely gives all of us a front row seat to her own deconstruction while also welcoming us and helping us feel safe in our own wildernesses.</strong> -Matthew Paul Turner <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>What Is God Like?</em></p><p>When you start to doubt your once-certain faith it can feel overwhelming discouraging and honestly kind of terrifying. But the very good news is that you're not alone.</p><p>In <em>unbelieve: poems on the journey to becoming a heretic</em> Marla Taviano-author single mom and former very-good-Christian-girl who had all the answers-welcomes you into a space where you can let it all out let it all go and start heading in brave new directions. And she'll be right there beside you on your journey.</p><p>In her past life Taviano wrote books for Christians that today make her cringe but with <em>unbelieve</em> she offers a simple poem on each page that will make you say simply hell yeah. Covering biblical literalism fundamentalist hypocrisies racism LGBTQ+ rights loving the poor and so much more Marla helps you fight for creating new boundaries with toxic beliefs and discovering who you were meant to be.</p><p>With appendices of amazing book lists her written apology to Democrats and Jesus and a bold affirmation of gay marriage you'll find <em>unbelieve</em> to be a book you return to again and again-whenever you need a friendly companion on the road to heresy and freedom.</p>