A civil rights author is giving away free eBooks to honor people who have been fired from their jobs or who are angry and depressed at work -- and fear layoff.

Susan Klopfer has written a set of prayers using real life concerns stated by people who are affected at work by the current recession.

"This is a Book of Common Prayers for the person who is suffering at work or who has been fired," Klopfer said.

The free eBook features prayers ranging on topics from people who fear a bad evaluation, to those who have found a new job and lost that one, too, Klopfer says.

"We were having related problems with a family member over this issue, and I felt a need to do something that might bring some cheer to others. When you get fired, you are often blamed for the cause, even if the work environment is sexist, ageist, racist or horrible for some other reason.

"But then you have to go home and explain why your family will suffer until you find a new job."

Klopfer said one of the most difficult issues for many people today who have lost their job, is that "too many" employers discriminate against the person who is not employed.

"It is a double whammy, and we need to address this in any way possible," Klopfer said.

Meanwhile, A Book of Common Prayer For Anyone Who is About to Get (or Just G) Fired can be read online at http://prayersforthefired.blogspot.com/
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"For now, the book is available only on this blog. In the near future it will be published in true eBook form," Klopfer added.

"But it will still be free."