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Hitch-22

A Memoir

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In this long-awaited and candid memoir, Hitchens re-traces the footsteps of his life to date, from his childhood in Portsmouth, with his adoring, tragic mother and reserved Naval officer father; to his life in Washington DC, the base from which from he would launch fierce attacks on tyranny of all kinds. Along the way, he recalls the girls, boys and booze; the friendships and the feuds; the grand struggles and lost causes; and the mistakes and misgivings that have characterised his life.

Hitch-22 is, by turns, moving and funny, charming and infuriating, enraging and inspiring. It is an indispensable companion to the life and thought of our pre-eminent political writer.

Narrated by Christopher Hitchens himself shortly before his untimely death, this is a poignant listening experience.

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Christopher Hitchens was am interesting person. In this memoir he describes his life including his school days, the suicide of his mother, his political ideas and how he changed some of them over time. The book is very well written and interesting, sometimes funny, sometimes sad. The author's reading of the book is usually very good although I occasionally found it slightly too quiet. Very good.

Interesting memoir

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A wonderful insight into a thoughtful and compassionate man, I know I will listen to it again.

Marvellous

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I always favour books read by the actual author, especially when they are this well done. Starts with some nice background, then builds up to show his travels and experiences. Christopher was well travelled and well read, and his love for knowledge and thirst for experience are factors that make him so endearing. My only regret is that I didn't know more about some of his references, although it has piqued my interest. That said, it is immensely enjoyable, even to those not familiar with some of the history. Story is highly engaging, and his delivering is masterful. I could listen to him for days.

Wish he'd had the chance to do a follow up

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A wonderful insight into one if the greatest thinkers of our time. Sensitive, open and completely authentic; a pleasure to spend so many hours in conversation with Christopher Hitchens.

An exceptional mind

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Another great book by the master Christopher Hitchens, also narrated by him which is always such a treat!!!

Gone but not forgotten :)

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