The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark

Oh my god what a breath of fresh air! This book should be required reading. It is a well-argued book for reason, rationality and skepticism and a wonderful advocacy for science but his compassion and desire to understand others shines throughout. This book is as necessary now as it was when it was written and unfortunately given human nature I think it will always be relevant.

PS For American readers I love Sagan's idea that the Pledge of Allegiance should be directed to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights instead of to the flag and the nation as it is when the President takes his oath of office.