Hitch-22 - A Memoir by Christopher Hitchens
It is extremely difficult to describe the book Hitch-22: A Memoir By Christopher Hitchens because it appears to be an autobiography in some ways, though the author Christopher Hitchens is not that concerned about the intricate details of his own life.
He loves to discuss more about the ideas that have proved to be a driving force for his life which is very much understandable since the day to day routines have not shaped his life, the ideas have.
For example, he is more detailed about his support for the Iraq war though later on he didn't like the way the war was conducted on Iraq.
Different To Other Memoirs It doesn't mean he doesn't like to talk about his friendships or emotions.
The book Hitch-22 comes across more like a justification for his decisions and actions.
Moreover, his political thoughts weigh up strongly against his own emotions.
The book is revealing, no doubt, though not in a sense most memoirs are.
People reading the book Hitch-22 are more likely to react by arguing with the subject of the book rather than assimilating the lessons learned from the life.
Intermingling Of Global and Personal Events The personal and historical-political events in his life mix with each other and it is agreed to by the author Christopher Hitchens himself.
For example, when he went to Athens to claim the body of his mother, there was a demonstration going on there against the military regime there.
There he discovered the separation between the personal and political life couldn't be so clear as he previously thought.
Nasty When He Wants To The author of the book Christopher Hitchens, is a person who is made up of about dozen or more selves, each of which is very combative.
He also has deep hatred for many people, though he doesn't explain the reasons for the same clearly.
He can be extremely nasty when he wants to and he certainly doesn't like Bill Clinton.
According to the Hitch-22, he felt bad since Clinton did not openly side with Salman Rushdie when Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwah against Rushdie.
Thoughtful Chapter on Iraq War He writes about global incidents like they were happening before him and the readers may be concerned about that.
The chapter on the Iraq war is however very thoughtful and is aptly described as the key moment in his life.
Christopher Hitchens is very sentimental about his mother, which is understandable and he is very frank about his youthful acts of commissions as well.
At the same time, the book Hitch-22: A Memoir, is extremely amusing and witty.
Readers also feel moved by his devotion to his friends Martin Amis, Salman Rushdie and Ian McEwan.
He is genuinely aware that he is not among the most talented writers among his contemporaries.
He loves to discuss more about the ideas that have proved to be a driving force for his life which is very much understandable since the day to day routines have not shaped his life, the ideas have.
For example, he is more detailed about his support for the Iraq war though later on he didn't like the way the war was conducted on Iraq.
Different To Other Memoirs It doesn't mean he doesn't like to talk about his friendships or emotions.
The book Hitch-22 comes across more like a justification for his decisions and actions.
Moreover, his political thoughts weigh up strongly against his own emotions.
The book is revealing, no doubt, though not in a sense most memoirs are.
People reading the book Hitch-22 are more likely to react by arguing with the subject of the book rather than assimilating the lessons learned from the life.
Intermingling Of Global and Personal Events The personal and historical-political events in his life mix with each other and it is agreed to by the author Christopher Hitchens himself.
For example, when he went to Athens to claim the body of his mother, there was a demonstration going on there against the military regime there.
There he discovered the separation between the personal and political life couldn't be so clear as he previously thought.
Nasty When He Wants To The author of the book Christopher Hitchens, is a person who is made up of about dozen or more selves, each of which is very combative.
He also has deep hatred for many people, though he doesn't explain the reasons for the same clearly.
He can be extremely nasty when he wants to and he certainly doesn't like Bill Clinton.
According to the Hitch-22, he felt bad since Clinton did not openly side with Salman Rushdie when Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwah against Rushdie.
Thoughtful Chapter on Iraq War He writes about global incidents like they were happening before him and the readers may be concerned about that.
The chapter on the Iraq war is however very thoughtful and is aptly described as the key moment in his life.
Christopher Hitchens is very sentimental about his mother, which is understandable and he is very frank about his youthful acts of commissions as well.
At the same time, the book Hitch-22: A Memoir, is extremely amusing and witty.
Readers also feel moved by his devotion to his friends Martin Amis, Salman Rushdie and Ian McEwan.
He is genuinely aware that he is not among the most talented writers among his contemporaries.