I still remember the day he died and find myself turning to his fiction and nonfiction frequently to sooth the sharp-edges of this mortal coil. “I try to deny myself any illusions or delusions, and I think that this perhaps entitles me to try and deny the same to others, at least as long as they refuse to keep their fantasies to themselves.” ― Christopher Hitchens, Hitch-22: A Memoir “A poet's work is to name the unnamable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world and stop it from going to sleep.” ― Salman Rushdie There are just a handful of people I've never met, but who I miss every day since their death*: 1. If there is a GOD, resurrect Hitch please. I want to scream 'Please, don't leave me alone with the idiots'! It is tragic to think that we may lose this amazing writer. I look forward to listening to this book a second time, which is something I rarely do. Hitch-22 should be required reading for all Americans. Mr Hitchens sees the country with 20/20 vision and adores it, flaws and all.

I was, and still am, opposed to the war, but I found his insights helpful in understanding the other point of view. Hitchens' argument for the Iraq war is a terrific essay. It was difficult to hear, but it makes a compelling case for Democracy, however imperfect. I was especially intrigued with the Argentina portion. The book is fabulous when he describes someone he likes, and delicious when he detests the subject. This book is exactly that, and this time he's the target. I've read many articles by Christopher Hitchens over the years, and have always admired his take no prisoners journalism.

Hitch 22 by christopher hitchens