Candidate Without a Prayer: An Autobiography of a Jewish Atheist in the Bible Belt

Herb Silverman's autobiography, "Candidate Without a Prayer," is an intimate portrait of a legendary figure within America's secular activist community.

This deeply revealing and engaging book takes readers on a journey from Silverman's childhood as an Orthodox Jew in Philadelphia to his adult life in the heart of the Bible Belt, where he became a central player in today's increasingly heated culture wars.

Never one to shy away from controversy, Silverman shares many of his high-profile battles with the Religious Right, including his decision to run for governor of South Carolina to challenge the state's constitutional provision that prohibited atheists from holding public office.

This book will charm both believers and nonbelievers alike and lead all those who care about the separation of church and state to give thanks.