Hitch-22
Hitch-22
Christopher Hitchens
Sam Harris
You can get the benefit of both his voice and his writing if you listen to [this audiobook]. - Sam Harris
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Hitch-22

Long Live Hitch: God is Not Great/Hitch-22/Arguably

Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens
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Christopher Hitchens
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In "Hitch-22," Christopher Hitchens, an intellectual provocateur and one of the most influential writers of his time, offers a memoir that is as complex and compelling as the man himself. With his characteristic wit and fearless candor, Hitchens invites readers into the intimate corners of his life, from the tumultuous landscapes of his early political engagements to the personal battles that defined his later years. Through a series of vivid anecdotes and reflections, he paints a portrait not just of himself but of a changing world, grappling with the contradictions and challenges of the twentieth century. This book is not merely an autobiography but a mosaic of historical analysis, personal revelation, and literary criticism. Hitchens navigates his relationships with influential figures, his confrontations with political ideologies, and his passionate arguments against religious dogma with the precision of a skilled debater and the depth of a seasoned philosopher. "Hitch-22" transcends the boundaries of a traditional memoir, offering a glimpse into the mind of a man who never shied away from the complexities of life, always seeking to understand the human condition in its most unvarnished form. It is a testament to the enduring power of critical thought and the unyielding spirit of inquiry that defined Hitchens's life and work.

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2012
1 Jan
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You can get the benefit of both his voice and his writing if you listen to [this audiobook]. - Sam Harris
The Aztecs had to tear open a human chest cavity every day just to make sure that the sun would rise.
— Christopher Hitchens, Hitch-22

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