God Is Not Great

How Religion Poisons Everything

By: Christopher Hitchens

Narrated by: Christopher Hitchens

Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

In the tradition of Bertrand Russell's Why I Am Not a Christian and Sam Harris' recent best-seller, 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.

©2007 Christopher Hitchens (P)2007 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"The best of the recent rash of atheist manifestos." (Publishers Weekly)
"Effortlessly witty and entertaining as well as utterly rational." (Booklist)

and neither is Christopher Hitchens

Christopher Kitchens is a very highly educated man - in the classical sense. Poetry, philosophy, very widely read. However, he's still quoting Freud. He's also quite arrogant when it comes to learning and knowledge, despite a very clear ignorance on the cutting edge. He continually refers to the childhood of our species, giving ironic chuckles as he speaks of the 'children.' As he reads aloud, his voice fades in and out, making it difficult to keep a consistent volume.

All that being said, I completely agree with his conclusions, and his political acumen and historical summaries were spot on. This book is the truth: it's time to leave religion behind, and admit that it is not simply failed and outdated, but poisonous.

A Real Eye Opener About Religion

This book was very interesting. Each chapter covered a different aspect of man made religion. The author did not just talk about one particular religion, but many religions. The book was very interesting, historical, informative and humorous. The book made you want to listen to every chapter. The only problem I had with the book is sometimes understanding the author. He speaks very fast at some points and runs words together, along with a British accent.

The late Hitchens at his best

This is as sharp, and smart as any book I have ever read. Hitchens believes that religion poisons everything, and if you give him enough time, and an honest ear, you will too.

Aw Hitch, how I miss thee

Both barrels right at the idiocy of religion read by the author in fantastic English Dialect. Listen to laugh and cry and help the day go by

Perfect.

Maybe their is hope for this under developed, under educated species after all. A must read!

a winding work, well read

Where does God Is Not Great rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This ranks 12th out of all the audio books I have listened to this year.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The best aspect was the writers in depth knowledge of the religious text and his wonderfully critical eye.

Which scene was your favorite?

their are no scenes in the book. It is nonfiction. But the best chapter was about the old testemant.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I found the whole ideology moving. The vitriol seems compassionate, the passion was quite justified.

Necessarily required of inquisitive minds

Most of my concerns are largely personal and on matters of how he argues. Otherwise, the book is nearly flawless, and beautiful nonetheless.

Excellent!

An excellent argument for the need to rid the modern world of the poison of religion. It was especially nice to hear the author read his work.

A true hero of humanity. Such a loss.

We need many more like him who can so eloquently lead the way out of the darkness.

eye opening

phenomenal explanation of religion. I was pleasantly surprised to hear Hitch reading the book. he does not speak as clearly as some professional orators but it was well worth it to hear his voice again. I also appreciate the opportunity to hear the book with the context and emphasis as he meant it.