Atheist Alliance of America
"Christopher Hitchens has confirmed his intent go attend the AAA Convention in Houston on October 8th, to receive the Richard Dawkins Award for Freethinker of the Year. He will also be available to sign copies of his new book "Arguably", which will be for sale at the Convention."
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Christopher Hitchens (1949 - 2011) was an Anglo-American author and journalist. His books made him a prominent public intellectual and a staple of talk shows and lecture circuits. He was a columnist and literary critic at Vanity Fair, Slate, The Atlantic, World Affairs, The Nation, Free Inquiry and a variety of other media outlets. He was named one of the world's "Top 100 Public Intellectuals" by Foreign Policy and Britain's Prospect.

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Hitchens in Houston, October 8, 2011
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11 comments:
That is excellent news.
I hope that means Hitch has stabilized, and may be, just may be, on the mend. I am holding my breath... Sometimes, hope is the worst thing to have. I hope I am wrong !
agreed. The the way it has vbeen carefully phrased *it is his intent" suggested otherwsie.
Well said Craig,
I'm wishing the same thing. Christopher has been
A great inspiration to me in recent years. He deserves
all the awards the world wishes to bestow upon him.
Get well soon Hitch!
Andy
I'm totally going to Houston and introducing myself to you. I don't know how yet, but i will find a way.
for tickets to the show go to www.texasfreethoughtconvention.com "tickets".
I can't get to the event - bit far from Sydney! But it would be WONDERFUL to see Christopher
Now, if only Seattle was a bit closer to Houston! Best wishes to you, Hitch; and take excellent care of yourself meanwhile!!
Dear Hitch, the world needs you - your books are a joy to read, you are a joy to hear. Wishing you all the best always.
Is he there?
Yes, he's there.
He was incredible! Stacy W.
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