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A Memoir

by Christopher Hitchens

Hitch-22

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The controversial intellectual and author shares his own life story, explaining his contradictory stances on a variety of issues.

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Loved Ones: A Death, A Dog, And Dumb Diversion

June 2, 2011 • Sue Miller and Alexander McCall Smith deliver vivid character studies in their latest novels, while Christopher Hitchens reflects on his personal and political evolution, Rick Reilly jumps into some sports from hell, and Paul Greenberg takes a hard look at fish farming.

Summer Books That Make The Critics' Cut

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Critics' Lists: Summer 2010

Summer Books That Make The Critics' Cut

June 19, 2010 • Just what is a summer book, anyway? Does it have to be a big, fat, juicy page turner to earn the right to be packed away in the luggage (or downloaded on the e-reader)? We put that question to several book reviewers to find out what they like to take along on summer getaways.

Summer Books That Make The Critics' Cut

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'Hitch-22' Catches Hitchens In A More Personal Light

June 8, 2010 • In Hitch-22, controversial writer Christopher Hitchens has authored three memoirs in one: literary, political and personal. Hitchens' political writing radiates anger and toughness, but his stories of his loved ones are remarkably sensitive and emotionally real.