54 pages 1 hour read

Christopher Hitchens

God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

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Hitchens' God Is Not Great is a provocative critique of religion, praised for its sharp wit and thorough research. Critics laud its compelling argument and engaging prose, though some find it overly confrontational and biased. The book is both celebrated for its fearless critique of religious institutions and criticized for its lack of nuance in addressing believers' perspectives.

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Who Should Read God Is Not Great?

Readers who appreciate God Is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens typically enjoy books that challenge religious beliefs and promote secularism and critical thinking. Fans of Richard Dawkins' The God Delusion or Sam Harris' The End of Faith would find this incisive critique of religion equally engaging for its wit and intellectual rigor.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Religion / Spirituality
Philosophy
Sociology
Themes
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Society: Politics & Government