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Discover 'Mortality,' a profound exploration of life and death by Christopher Hitchens, renowned for his incisive prose and critical thinking. This compelling narrative chronicles Hitchens' own battle against cancer, providing readers with an unflinching look at the human condition when faced with terminal illness. 'Mortality' masterfully weaves together themes of suffering, loss, and the enduring spirit of life, encouraging a reflective examination of what it means to truly live. Engagingly written, it reflects Hitchens’ trademark wit and depth, making it not just a memoir, but a philosophical discourse on mortality itself. Whether you are a fan of thought-provoking literature or seeking insight into the struggles of life, this book offers a gripping account that resonates with readers from all walks of life. Each page offers a new dimension to the understanding of life’s fragility and the importance of expression, even in the face of death. Adding 'Mortality' to your collection is a step towards knowing one of the most eloquently articulated confrontations with the inevitability of life’s end. Don’t miss out on owning this pivotal work of literature. Your purchase will be dispatched promptly, ensuring you receive this essential read without delay. Order now and ponder the reflections of mortality alongside Hitchens’ profound insights.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760528799
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 128
Description:
The starting point of this book was when Christopher Hitchens found he was being deported 'from the country of the well across the stark frontier that marks off the land of malady'. Over the next year he underwent the brutal gamut of cancer treatment, enduring huge levels of suffering and eventually losing the power of speech.
Mortality is at once an unsparingly honest account of the ravages of his disease and the climax of a lifetime's work of fierce debate and peerless prose. In this confrontation with mortality Hitchens writes eloquently of his fear of losing the ability to write, of the joy of conversation, of the torture of chemotherapy . . . and of the very meaning of life.
'Hitchens is at his lucid best, encyclopedic in his referencing of politics and literature while at the same time unstinting in his attention to medical detail. He faces the process of a painful and premature death with stoic good humour, a wry grin, and a wistful farewell to all that was wondrous in life.' The Adelaide Review
'A moving and deeply civilised work--the last meditations of a man who never stopped trying to think beyond cant and cliche, even in the direst of circumstances . . . Hitchens faced death the way he faced life: with wit, a hard head, a supreme talent for language and a bracing lack of fear. He reminds you that a writer armed with these resources can leave behind works as wise as many a holy text . . .' The Weekend Australian
'A remarkable conversation with death--and death always has the last word . . . He took the scenic route home and gave us a guided tour. Highly recommended.' <
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760528799
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 128
Description:
The starting point of this book was when Christopher Hitchens found he was being deported 'from the country of the well across the stark frontier that marks off the land of malady'. Over the next year he underwent the brutal gamut of cancer treatment, enduring huge levels of suffering and eventually losing the power of speech.
Mortality is at once an unsparingly honest account of the ravages of his disease and the climax of a lifetime's work of fierce debate and peerless prose. In this confrontation with mortality Hitchens writes eloquently of his fear of losing the ability to write, of the joy of conversation, of the torture of chemotherapy . . . and of the very meaning of life.
'Hitchens is at his lucid best, encyclopedic in his referencing of politics and literature while at the same time unstinting in his attention to medical detail. He faces the process of a painful and premature death with stoic good humour, a wry grin, and a wistful farewell to all that was wondrous in life.' The Adelaide Review
'A moving and deeply civilised work--the last meditations of a man who never stopped trying to think beyond cant and cliche, even in the direst of circumstances . . . Hitchens faced death the way he faced life: with wit, a hard head, a supreme talent for language and a bracing lack of fear. He reminds you that a writer armed with these resources can leave behind works as wise as many a holy text . . .' The Weekend Australian
'A remarkable conversation with death--and death always has the last word . . . He took the scenic route home and gave us a guided tour. Highly recommended.' <