Hitch-22 A Memoir
Hitch-22 A Memoir by Christopher Hitchens, published by Grand Central Publishing on June 2, 2010, spans 435 pages and is presented in English. This memoir chronicles Hitchens’ multifaceted life as he navigates his identities as a citizen of both the United States and the United Kingdom. It explores his evolution from a socialist opposed to the Vietnam War to a supporter of the U.S. military action against Islamic extremism in Iraq, highlighting his experiences as a foreign correspondent and his passion for literature and alcohol.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into Hitchens’ complex persona, shaped by his upbringing and personal beliefs. The memoir reflects on his fervent atheism, his Christian roots, and the revelation of his Jewish heritage following his mother’s death. Through this exploration, Hitchens presents a life filled with contradictions and insights, emphasizing the interplay between personal experiences and political beliefs. This edition offers a comprehensive look at the life of a prominent figure in journalism and literature, inviting readers to engage with the various dimensions of his story.
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Over the course of his 60 years, Christopher Hitchens has been a citizen of both the United States and the United Kingdom. He has been both a socialist opposed to the war in Vietnam and a supporter of the U.S. war against Islamic extremism in Iraq. He has been both a foreign correspondent in some of the world’s most dangerous places and a legendary bon vivant with an unquenchable thirst for alcohol and literature. He is a fervent atheist, raised as a Christian, by a mother whose Jewish heritage was not revealed to him until her suicide.
In other words, Christopher Hitchens contains multitudes. He sees all sides of an argument. And he believes the personal is political.
This is the story of his life, lived large.
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