God is not Great

Unabridged
Author: Christopher Hitchens
Narrator: Christopher Hitchens
Genres: Religion & Spirituality
Publisher: Twelve
Date: October 2007
Length: 9 hours
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Formats:
  • CD
  • WMA

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Overview

In the tradition of Bertrand Russell's Why I Am Not a Christian and Sam Harris's recent bestseller, The End of Faith, Christopher Hitchens makes the ultimate case against religion. With a close and erudite reading of the major religious texts, he documents the ways in which religion is a man-made wish, a cause of dangerous sexual repression, and a distortion of our origins in the cosmos. With eloquent clarity, Hitchens frames the argument for a more secular life based on science and reason, in which hell is replaced by the Hubble Telescope's view of the universe, and Moses and the burning bush give way to the beauty of the double helix.

Selected Reviews

Brilliant Mind!

by Dennis Kautz
  • Book Rating: 5/5

Thought provoking

by Blake Chapin
  • Book Rating: 5/5

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Reviews (4)

Brilliant Mind!

Written by Dennis Kautz on June 24th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Although unappealing to most theists, Hitchens brings his unapologetic attacks on religions. He is highly educated in most facets of theology which makes his arguments much more substantial. Christopher Hitchens along with Richard Dawkins are the biggest voices for atheism and "anti-theism" currently in the world and both bring an enormous intellect to the table. For strong believers in of any religion this book will be repugnant and probably stir anger, so I wouldn't waste your time. However, if you have ever doubted your faith because there are so many unanswered questions, then this is a must read or listen. Also, I really enjoyed Hitchens' narration.

Thought provoking

Written by Blake Chapin from Plainfield, IL on April 24th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

A more provocative argument you may not find. Hitchens pours it on fast and heavy in building a case for the reexamining of world religious faiths and the harm caused. This is an extremely eloquent treatise well thought out and apparently researched. Anyone of faith will most likely find most of the book unappealing and contentious in the least and an outright assault to their personal beliefs in the large. Having said that I still highly recommend this book for amongst main reasons, but mainly for the depth of the argument that lends itself to “The Emperor with no Clothes” analogy. What do we do with our traditions that, after close examination, no longer give comfort and may warp our future behavior.

A Disappointing Choice

Written by Anonymous on November 4th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 2/5

I made it through the first couple of discs, almost gave it up, then tried (and failed) to get through them all. The information, at times, was excellent, but got lost in the author’s annoying habit of demonstrating his arrogance by continuously making the story more about himself than anything else. A disappointing choice.

Excellent example of why the author should not read the book!

Written by Anonymous on October 21st, 2007

  • Book Rating: 3/5

The information presented in the two discs I managed to slog through was excellent, but the author's voice was so incredibly annoying and just grated on my nerves so much that I had to stop listening without finishing the book! While some authors (Neil Gaiman, etc.) are fabulous readers for their books, this author should never step near another microphone! That said, the information presented is fascinating, and the book itself is very, very good. I would just recommend you read it as an actual book and skip the audio.

Selected Reviews

Brilliant Mind!

by Dennis Kautz
  • Book Rating: 5/5

Thought provoking

by Blake Chapin
  • Book Rating: 5/5

More...

Read All 4