| Witness Library Edition Contributor(s): Chambers, Whittaker (Author), MacDonald, John (Read by) |
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ISBN: 078618972X ISBN-13: 9780786189724 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: MP3 CD - Other Formats Published: January 2005 Annotation: Chamberss autobiographical memoir tells of his experiences as a Communist agent in the United States and of his later renunciation of Communism and conversion to Christianity. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Political |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 5.64" W x 5.2" (0.23 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Whittaker Chambers' harrowing account of his journey to hell and back--through espionage, treason, and terror--is, ultimately, a story of faith. First published in 1952, Witness came on the heels of America's trial of the century, in which Whittaker Chambers accused Alger Hiss, a full-standing member of the political establishment, of spying for the Soviet Union. In this penetrating philosophical memoir, Chambers recounts the famous case as well as his own experiences as a Communist agent in the United States, his later renunciation of Communism, and his conversion to Christianity. Chambers' worldview--"man without mysticism is a monster"--helped to make political conservatism a national force. Witness packs the emotional wallop and the literary power of a classic Russian novel and has gained Chambers recognition by critics on both sides of the spectrum as a truly gifted writer. Witness is part spiritual autobiography, part spy thriller, and part trial drama, told in a compellingly eloquent, deeply moving voice of Dostoyevskian power. |
Contributor Bio(s): Chambers, Whittaker: - Whittaker Chambers (1901-1961) was an American writer, editor, Communist Party member and spy for the Soviet Union who defected and became an outspoken opponent of Communism. He is best known for his testimony about the perjury and espionage of Alger Hiss. MacDonald, John: -John MacDonald (1952-2008) was a director, producer, and founder of the Washington Stage Guild in Washington, DC. A graduate of Catholic University, MacDonald was a popular figure in the Mid-Atlantic theater scene. He made dozens of recordings for the Talking Book program at the Library of Congress before entering the commercial audiobook field. |