Overview
Normal0falsefalsefalseMicrosoftInternetExplorer4What Chambers Can Teach Us Whittaker Chambers is rightly remembered for his pivotal role in the electrifying Alger Hiss spy case. But as Richard Reinsch reminds us in the latest volume in ISI BooksÆ acclaimed Library of Modern Thinkers, Chambers was more than just a government informant; he was a profoundly important thinker who grappled with the nature of modern manÆs predicaments. Whittaker Chambers: The Spirit of a Counterrevolutionary shows that ChambersÆs thought posed—and still poses—a challenge to American conservatism and its typical focus on markets and small government. In his journalism, essays, personal correspondence with the likes of William F. Buckley Jr., and landmark autobiographical tome Witness, Chambers engaged more broadly, analyzing the fundamental question of who man is and the classical and spiritual foundations of civilization. Defying conventional thinking, Reinsch argues that the former Communist spy may have been more right than wrong when he predicted that the West would lose the Cold War. While the SovietsÆ Communist system did of course collapse, the spiritual and philosophical sickness that Chambers identified, Reinsch suggests, has not been cured.WHAT THEY'RE SAYING\u201cReinsch points to ChambersÆ deep devotion to the role of G-d in the war between Communism and freedom…. Hopefully my readers will take the opportunity to read Richard ReinschÆs work on Chambers and to further their research by reading ChambersÆ actual works. One thing I can assure you ,you will come to better understand current world and domestic events today by reading and learning from Chambers lifeÆs experiences and the views he came to espouse.\u201d —The Jewish Star "Richard Reinsch's book made me go back and read Witness for the first time." —The New Criterion\u201cEloquent and engaging . . . Whittaker Chambers: The Spirit of a Counterrevolutionary is intended by Mr. Reinsch as \u2018an act of recovery, one that would weave together the strands of an enduring Chambers for future reflection.Æ In this he has succeeded admirably.\u201d—Washington Times \u201cItÆs taken over 60 years, but someone has finally written a great book about Whittaker Chambers.\u201d—The Daily Caller \u201cReinschÆs book does more than just recount the history of Chambers. . . . Reinsch argues the spiritual emptiness within the western world that worried Chambers persists.\u201d—Politics Daily"Reinsch has crafted an important and essential book for anybody fatigued with the daily grind of hyper-partisan politics. By reintroducing conservatives to a deep thinker like Chambers, he reminds us of the limits of politics as well as the frustrating shallowness it can embody.\u201d—Acton Institute PowerBlog \u201cReinschÆs brief study touches on the biographical but his real interest is in Chambers as a thinker. Drawing not just on Witness but on his subjectÆs journalism for Time and Life and extensive personal correspondence, including with Buckley, Reinsch reveals a Chambers who thought deeply about modernity, freedom, and the destiny of the West, which he saw as dark indeed.\u201d —National Review \u201cA solid merit to ReinschÆs short study is to suggest the many ways in which Chambers still speaks to us with relevance and urgency…ReinschÆs book is a thoughtful probe of Chambers thought and work…Chambers is above all a prophet of how, even in apparent victory, the West may fail in its true struggle by emulating Communism on every point…A fine study that will challenge and inform.\u201d— The City
While major retailers like Amazon may carry Whittaker Chambers (The Spirit of a Counterrevolutionary), we specialize in bulk book sales and offer personalized service from our friendly, book-smart team based in Portland, Oregon. We’re proud to offer a Price Match Guarantee and a streamlined ordering experience from people who truly care.
We’re trusted by over 75,000 customers, many of whom return time and again. Want proof? Just check out our 25,000+ customer reviews—real feedback from people who love how we do business.
Prefer to talk to a real person? Our Book Specialists are here Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST and ready to help with your bulk order of Whittaker Chambers (The Spirit of a Counterrevolutionary).