Why I Am An Atheist: An Autobiographical Discourse by Bhagat Singh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Being a History Majors student, I always assumed there was nothing more to know about Bhagat Singh, nothing that I already didn't know about. I knew he was an atheist,that somewhere inside, he was a Communist and that despite the fact he wasn't older than I am when he was hanged, he was quite learned.

What I discovered after reading this pamphlet, however, was exactly how much of a Communist,an atheist and how learned he was! Reading this was like having a tête-à-tête with Bhagat Singh, like hearing his voice, his views and his thoughts in person. I almost felt like I was sitting in front of him in his cramped little prison cell, listening to him, and not in front of my computer, merely reading words. It isn't like any essay I've ever read before.

I guess what left me slightly dissatisfied was the illusion of him talking to me was so strong throughout, I missed and almost grudged the possibility of putting forth some of my own views. There are things he could have explained better, arguments, that did seem like they were written down in a haste and certain points, I felt, he didn't really give much thought to. However, at the same time, Bhagat Singh grew on me as a person. Funny, until now, he had just been a Revolutionary Hero in my head!

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