First published in 1952,Witnesscame 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.Witnesspacks the emotional wallop and the literary power of a classic Russian novel and ...
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First published in 1952,Witnesscame 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.Witnesspacks 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.
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This book is a well written autobiography of an interesting man who followed his political beliefs no matter the cost. The quotations from the Alger Hiss trial are particularly revealing and history as been on the side of Whittaker Chambers.
TheGreatVH
May 12, 2011
Fascinating History
This aspect of American Cold War History is so well told by an eye-witness!
birdhunter
Apr 23, 2008
good read
The true story in a well written page turner. One of my all time favorites!
