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Mentioned in 13 episodes

Witness

Book • 1952

Whittaker Chambers

Published in 1952, 'Witness' is a memoir that recounts Chambers' journey from being a dedicated Marxist-communist in the 1920s to his work as a courier in the Soviet underground during the 1930s.

The book also details his defection from communism, his spiritual conversion to Christianity, and his pivotal role in the Alger Hiss trials.

It is both a personal history and a philosophical treatise, offering insights into the dangers of communism and the importance of spiritual values in politics.

The book was widely acclaimed and is considered one of the most significant American autobiographies of the 20th century.

Mentioned by

Vejas Liulevicius

Michael Moynihan

Elizabeth Bruenig

Jeff Kavis-Evice

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Vejas Liulevicius

as a compelling account of Soviet espionage in the United States.

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Mentioned by

Jonah Goldberg

as a canonical text of American conservatism and a significant piece of 20th-century literature, highlighting Chambers' rejection of enforced ideological conformity.

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Mentioned by

Sarah Longwell

while discussing her time at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute and the books she read.

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Mentioned by

Paul Anleitner

while discussing systematic theology and the concept of "convictional location."

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Mentioned by

Michael Moynihan

as a book that

Ethan Strauss

was devouring.

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Mentioned by

Andrew Klavan

as a great book, a classic, really worth reading.

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Mentioned by Hunter Baker as one of the finest memoirs ever produced.

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Recommended by

John Podhoretz

for its insights into the motivations behind embracing and later rejecting communism.

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Mentioned by

Russ Vought

when discussing books that represent a needed shift in conservative thought.

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Mentioned by

C.R. Wiley

in the context of his conversion experience, highlighting the role of the natural order in his spiritual awakening.

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Mentioned by

Buck Sexton

, referencing his book "Witness."

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Mentioned by

C.R. Wiley

in the context of his daughter's birth and his subsequent spiritual awakening.

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Article written by

Elizabeth Bruenig

, detailing her experiences witnessing executions and their impact.

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Mentioned by

Chris Stedman

as an example of a critically panned and commercially unsuccessful album.

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Mentioned by

Curtis Bowers

while discussing the communist subversion of American food systems, referencing Alger Hiss's involvement.

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Mentioned by

Rod Dreher

, referencing an epiphany Chambers had about his daughter.

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Recommended by

Georgia Howe

as a book on the topic of communist infiltration of American churches in the 1930s and 40s.

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Referenced by

Jeff Kavis-Evice

as Chamber's 1952 book.

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