Why did critics of Christopher Hitchens suggest that God was punishing him by taking his voice from him?

What did Christopher fear the most about his condition? How did this fear manifest?

How were people sometimes cruel when speaking to Christopher about his condition? Was their cruelty intentional?

How did Christopher feel about people praying for him?

How did Christopher relate to other historic figures that he admired? What did he have in common with them? How did death come to them?

Describe some of the treatments that Christopher had to endure. What impact did they have on him both physically and psychologically?

How did Christopher feel about being in Catholic hospitals? What hypocrisy did he find in the religion that was devout in its care for the sick?