Yes, he curses

What did you love best about Every Day is an Atheist Holiday!?

Another reviewer complained about Penn's cursing. Unless you were completely unfamiliar with his style, it should come as no surprise. If you enjoyed his other works, you will enjoy this one as well. Buy with confidence if your ears can handle bad words.

24 people found this helpful

Don't let the atheism put you off

I hesitated to buy this book, fearing it would be a screed on atheism. It's not. It's thoughtful, provocative, funny, engaging and searingly honest.

For someone who makes his living "deceiving" people, Penn is astonishingly candid about himself and his life. I first got to know him watching The Celebrity Apprentice, where he appeared to me to be the quintessential nice guy. This book goes a long way to explainging why. Jillete is the poster boy for integrity. Love him or hate him, you have to admire that he lives his life with true purpose, real joy and brutal self examination.

I'm not a hippie. I disagree with some of his views and God knows I couldn't - wouldn't - live my life as he lives his, but I celebrate that this world has room for both of us. I celebrate that someone can create such magic and joy and not be caught up in the celebrity bullshit that so many in entertainment do.

I wish I knew Penn - I find him fascinating. He's one of the rare ones who could discuss differing beliefs without resorting to name calling and dismissive rhetoric. He is a rare bird in this world - a truly authentic human being.

4 people found this helpful

If you're a Penn Jillette Fan you'll love it.

Would you listen to Every Day is an Atheist Holiday! again? Why?

No. No fault of the book, I just never re-read, re-watch, or re-listen to anything other than music.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

I enjoyed Penn narriting his own work.

What does Penn Jillette bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His own attitude.

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

Penn was black mailed?!? WTF.

Any additional comments?

over-all an enjoyable listen, I LOLed more than once.

4 people found this helpful

Every Day is a New Story

To warn anyone on the fence, if vulgarity, sexuality, or atheism bothers you, don't listen. When you see something is written and narrated by Penn Jillette, expect a lot of this and more. Personally I found all his stories to be funny, thought-provoking, and sad at times. While some of his ideas I don't agree with and I can find myself on the opposite side of his argument, it does not take away from the fact that much of what he says is well-thought and well-intended. Even the stories that had little to no relevance to the topic of atheism were entertaining and gave some insight into who Penn Jillette is. Sure he goes on rants about Clay Aiken and a few others, but this is part of the personality of his that I find enjoyable and brutally honest.

3 people found this helpful

Thank You, Penn Jillette!

Any additional comments?

This book isn't for everyone!!! Lots of explicit language & crazy stories. But it is also touching & honest. I lost track of how many times I laughed out loud listening to Penn's crazy stories. His thoughts on facing death (without the hope of an afterlife) are surprisingly helpful & reassuring. I'd like to hear Penn put together a thorough talk on his observations & criticisms of religious belief. I bet it would be powerful. In this & his other book on atheism he airs some of his views, but they are mixed in with many semi- & completely unrelated (usually laugh-out-loud funny) stories that only he could tell.

2 people found this helpful

Not what I thought...

What did you love best about Every Day is an Atheist Holiday!?

The Honesty and the fact that Penn does the reading. He is great to listen too with his rough carny voice and passion for what he believes in.

What did you like best about this story?

With Atheist in the title I expected Penn to go on one of his tirades with regards to the illogic of religion, which he does, but not as overtly as expected. He basically tells stories... and relates them to reality and religion. And ne'er the twain shall meet. He is abrasive and vulgar (which is OK with me).

What does Penn Jillette bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He passion for the stories he is telling in the book.

1 person found this helpful

Excellent Road Trip Reading

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

I loved the way he mixed his wonderfully unique world view with these great personal stories from his long career.

Which scene was your favorite?

His deep respect for Teller & unending love of his family.

1 person found this helpful

Again, Funny & Unwaveringly Honest

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, both my atheist friends & my religious friends, because it is way funny & brutally honest.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The mixture of humor & truth, just like the first book, "God, No!"

Have you listened to any of Penn Jillette’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. I listened to "God,No!" Both audiobooks are five stars across the board.

If you could give Every Day is an Atheist Holiday! a new subtitle, what would it be?

The Real Truth, Whether You Like It Or Not

Any additional comments?

Again, not for the faint of heart.

1 person found this helpful

Crude AND Joyful

The major theme of the book... that you don't need God to be kind, loyal, moral and happy... and that you are probably better off... is a potent one and nobody can bring it home like Penn. My favorite passage in the book is the last one.. about his son and his highly developed sense of integrity and self-awareness at barely toddler age. Children without religion (IMHO) get the healthiest and most inspiring lessons.

1 person found this helpful

Typical Penn

If you could sum up Every Day is an Atheist Holiday! in three words, what would they be?

Smart, funny, interesting

What did you like best about this story?

Penn

Which character – as performed by Penn Jillette – was your favorite?

Penn

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Sure, but who has the time!

Any additional comments?

How can you neat a book written about Penn, by Penn and read in his sexy voice. I loved it!

1 person found this helpful