Author Christopher Hitchens is not trying to convert anyone to atheism. He does present much food for thought, something that can’t be bad for the mind. He spotlights many religious practices that point more to superstition than fact. He examines the standoff between Western and Eastern religious practices, illustrating that both sides of the argument believe just as ardently as the other. The reader has many "Aha! moments" when you suddenly understand why other religions don’t believe as you do.

It is a complex examination of the world of religion, traditions and beliefs, sometimes a bit difficult to follow due to his vast command of the English language. The author is very philosophical and his writings are somewhat "above the head" of the average reader.

The author read his own writings for the audio version of his book, which probably made it more believable. He has a nice voice and presents the facts without emotion or excitement. To listen to the audio book, one must be able to concentrate on the narrator who is delivering information that is often complex and always intriguing.

The book definitely left an impression, much of which I still ponder. He brings up many good points about the clash of wills exhibited by various religions and their practices, not just in the USA, but also all over the world. I’d recommend this book for anyone who is interested in theology, philosophy and religious debate. Or for someone who just wants to consider the way other people see the world. It’s quite an eye opener to the way other people see the world.