Letters to a young contrarian

In this book, Christopher Hitchens addresses a hypothetical young reader, offering advice on how to cultivate a contrarian mindset.

He draws on historical examples of dissenters like Émile Zola, Rosa Parks, and George Orwell to illustrate the importance of questioning authority and challenging consensus.

The book covers a range of topics including politics, economics, and religion, and encourages readers to seek out argument and disputation as a means of intellectual growth.

Hitchens also critiques various forms of dogma and advocates for a life of critical thinking and moral courage.