When Christopher Hitchens died in December of last year, it was a sad day for me. It was a treat to see and listen to him on panel discussion and talk shows. Even when he wasn’t, he was always the smartest person in the room.
And reading him was a pleasure. As a writer, I consider Hitchens over my head and that’s the way I want it. I learn when I read his words and opinions. No, I don’t always agree with his views, but I know I’ve been someplace when I’m done reading him.
Maybe there are a few of us out there who still like to read books, so I’m reporting the news that three of Hitchens’ older books are going to be reissued next month. They are “The Missionary Position,” “No One Left To Lie To,” and “The Trial of Henry Kissinger.”
In addition to this, a new book, “Mortality,” which is collected essays on death from his articles in Vanity Fair, will be released in September.
After this cataract surgery I’ve had, one of the treats back in my life is being able to read again. Mr. Hitchens, “God is Not Great,” is once again on my nightstand.
(Photo from Vanity Fair)
Chris was a guy who liked to stir the pot and skake things up. We need more people like him in this world. Like you, I miss him.
RIP – but not a fan at all of this guy.
If people will take the time to read Hitchens, and others like him who make people think and look at life and issues from a different perspective, they will be better for it. Even those who disagree with some of his ideas will be better off for having thought clearly about them.
Tuck, why would I want to read something written by an asshole? Hitchens thought he was right about everything and didn’t even believe in God. No time to waste on him.
FYI: Have you ever heard the phrase “Agree to disagree?” You can listen to or read someone else’s opinion(s) and still hang on to yours. You might be surprised at some the logic and intelligence your find in other’s thoughts if you are open enough to just listen. A thinking person should never fear someone else’s ideas.
Tuck, a thinking person fears the devil and Hitchens was like his son. You and Gross, be brain washed. It’s a free country.
FYI – I think I know the one who is brainwashed here.
FYI, what’s God got to do with it? Now I gotta sing: ” What’s God got to do, got to do with it? What’s God but just an emotion….” sorry.
OMG I just read Hitchens’ The True Spirit of Christmas and I’m in love!