The God Delusion

By: Richard Dawkins

Narrated by: Lalla Ward, Richard Dawkins

The God Delusion caused a sensation when it was published in 2006. Within weeks it became the most hotly debated topic, with Dawkins himself branded as either saint or sinner for presenting his hard-hitting, impassioned rebuttal of religion of all types.

His argument could hardly be more topical. While Europe is becoming increasingly secularized, the rise of religious fundamentalism, whether in the Middle East or Middle America, is dramatically and dangerously dividing opinion around the world. In America, and elsewhere, a vigorous dispute between 'intelligent design' and Darwinism is seriously undermining and restricting the teaching of science. In many countries religious dogma from medieval times still serves to abuse basic human rights such as women's and gay rights. And all from a belief in a God whose existence lacks evidence of any kind.

Dawkins attacks God in all his forms. He eviscerates the major arguments for religion and demonstrates the supreme improbability of a supreme being. He shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry and abuses children.

The God Delusion is a brilliantly argued, fascinating polemic that is required listening for anyone interested in this most emotional and important subject.

Available now as an unabridged audiobook, narrated by Richard Dawkins himself.

Critic reviews

...Richard Dawkins has romped into the quad to prove the non-existence of God. For the sake of those who find books of ideas as soporific as Ovaltine, he reads aloud his own abridgement of The God Delusion, slimming down his argument, and leavening his narrative lump with the voice of his wife Lalla Ward. The effect is powerful, like being shot at in stereo with elegant verbal ammunition voiced with cut-glass eloquence.

life changing.

picked this book up after Church one day. Read it and realised Id been wasting my sundays and some of my pay. haha. Nicely read and good quality audio.

Dawkin's slays the Dragon

If you could sum up The God Delusion in three words, what would they be?

Science lights the Dark

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I like the last chapter on how special life is and why you don't need any super natural being to explain why it is. Trillions of beings could have been here instead of you, yet you are here. With those odds who needs the lottery.

Any additional comments?

Dawkin's does not shy away from stating facts that others would shy away from. His arguement, as usual, is well thought out and convincing. He lays out the make believe of religon. To see the world through his world is far more beautiful than one described by the religous.

Brilliant

Brilliant that's all, just brilliant. Witty, engaging and makes so much sense to my line of thinking. Well and enjoyably narrated. Thank you. Everyone should have a chance to read or hear this and then make a balanced decision on their belief system that they wish to follow...or atleast be able to discuss this openly without people feeling so aggrieved and on the defence (which tells alot in itself). Perhaps the world would then be a better place. If you enjoyed this, then another great book to listen to is Homo Sapiens (by Yuval Noah Harari). Also on audible and is wonderfully written and narrated (and witty).

Everyone Should Read/Listen

A must! Incredibly interesting and thought provoking! Can't recommend highly enough! Loved it, will be listening again to take it all in again though!

Thought provoking... provocative

Well developed logic and well narrated.
while confrontational at times, the passion for provoking a seeking for understanding and evidence is clear and I cannot fault it.
Believers and aethiests can benefit from listening to this book with an open mind... and formulating your own beliefs or otherwise.