Quote by Christopher Hitchens

And when I was young, my family was perfectly nice. I write a lot about it, as you noticed. But it was rather limited. I think, I don't think anyone in my family would really feel I'd done them an injustice by saying that. We didn't see many people. There were many books. It was as if I wanted to get away from home.

And when I was young, my family was perfectly nice. I write

Summary

This quote reflects on the speaker's family life during their youth. While the family was pleasant, the speaker acknowledges that it had its limitations. The speaker writes extensively about their family because it was the primary subject of their experiences. However, they emphasize a sense of seclusion, noting the lack of interaction with other people and the abundance of books. This indicates a desire to escape the confines of their home and seek something beyond their immediate surroundings.

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By Christopher Hitchens

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