Enjoy these throughly, which shouldn't be a surprise (they're the best of the best). Must have been one of C. Hitchens' last projects. Standouts (for me):-Bad Lion (messier side of nature)-The Elegant Eyeball (I have a family member with macular degeneration)-A Rake's Progress (on former Mayor Barry in DC; would be good on Atavist)-Brooklyn the Unknowable (visited this year)-My Genome, Myself (helpful points on the meaning of genetic probabilities)-A Fine Rage (on George Orwell; I read "Homage to Catalonia" last year) I love Christopher Hitchens, and I think him being the guest editor of the collection says as much about him in his selections as it does the writers who are in it. Great selections. I liked the book very much, felt I learned a lot and am going to check out more collections from the library. The best thing about books like this is that they put essays from all types of publications in one place. It would be nearly impossible to get all of the publications, and have time to read all of the material yourself any other way. Recommended.
Another strong collection, but as usual enjoyed most quite a bit, and some not so much.
—leanne
Awesome mix of essays. I especially loved "The Murder of Leo Tolstoy."
—DarkEvil
"The Bad Lion" by Toni Bentley blew my brain
—KatnissEverdeen
