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Hitch-22

A Memoir

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Hitch-22

By: Christopher Hitchens
Narrated by: Christopher Hitchens
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About this listen

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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This excellent autobiography has now become too complete a work following Hitchens death in November 2011.

Written with wit and I think understated modesty this book shows a reflection of the man I hope existed. Not knowing him one can never be sure.

An excellent read, especially for a biography - a genre which I'm very selective with.

I Really Miss Hitch

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I am that sad individual that has never grown out of the love of being read to. Now at the age of nearly 53 I do it a little different to most, I buy the audio book...and the physical book...WHY? because I can see it, and hear it. What is there that I can say about this audio book? for me the greatest thing is that it is Hitch, read by Hitch, nothing else needs to be said.

Gone, but never forgotten.

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Would you consider the audio edition of Hitch-22 to be better than the print version?

I think the print version must undoubtedly be better than this audiobook.

What didn’t you like about Christopher Hitchens’s performance?

The change of volume and intonation of his voice within every sentence.

Any additional comments?

I had to abandon listening to this book less than a quarter of the way through because of the narration. Christopher Hitchins not only lowered his voice at the end of each sentence but also with every phrase in that sentence so that I was constantly having to rewind to discover the words that he had swallowed. This lead to a disjointed flow of the narration for me and I would advise anyone thinking of buying this audiobook to listen to the sample first.
I have ordered the print version from my local library. Shame.

Spoiled by the narration

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I don't think there is any original praise I can add to this memoir that has not already been expressed more eloquently by others. All I can say from my listening to it is that all the praise is justified and to hear Hitchens tell his own story in his own voice was a pleasure, an education and a privilege. I never met him when he was with us but through this and other readings I feel as though I know something of him and now, when we need him most, I miss his searing intellect, analysis and wit.

Brilliant Memoir

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Covers every genre of thought process. Stimulating, entertaining and engaging. I thoroughly recommend taking your time and enjoying the journey.

Exceptional

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