{"product_id":"9780008550301","title":"The God Desire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eFrom the bestselling author of Jews Don’t Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘ A hugely heartfelt, funny, kind, fascinating, human and clever book ’ \u003cstrong\u003eALAIN DE BOTTON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘ Magnificent. Breathtaking. And shockingly rare … another one-sitting wonder’ \u003cstrong\u003eSTEPHEN FRY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Baddiel would love there to be a God. He has spent a lot of time fantasising about how much better life would be if there actually was such a thing as a Superhero Dad who chased off Death. Unfortunately for him, there isn’t. Or at least, that is Baddiel’s view in this book, which argues that it is indeed the very intensity of his, and everyone else’s, desire for God to exist that proves His non-existence. Anything so deeply wished-for we will, considers Baddiel, make real. The admission of his own divine yearnings makes for a book that is more vulnerable – and more understanding of the value and power of religion – than most atheist polemics. A philosophical essay that utilises Baddiel’s trademarks of comedy, storytelling and personal asides, The God Desire offers a highly readable new perspective on the most ancient of debates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Baddiel's The God Desire is a Sunday Times bestseller that offers a unique blend of humour and philosophy. This autobiography, presented in the form of engaging essays, explores the topic of atheism, making it a top choice for readers seeking a fresh perspective on non-fiction memoirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Dara Horn (People Love Dead Jews), Robin Dunbar (How Religion Evolved), John Updike (Self-Consciousness), Dave Rich (Everyday Hate), and Alastair Campbell (But What Can I Do?).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2023\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Baddiel, Read by David Baddiel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46888992112789,"sku":"9780008550301","price":14.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008550301.jpg?v=1776888222","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008550301","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}