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My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel Paperback – 28 May 2014
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An authoritative and deeply personal narrative history of the State of Israel, by one of the most influential journalists writing about the Middle East today.
Not since Thomas Friedman's groundbreaking From Beirut to Jerusalem has a book captured the Middle East as keenly and dynamically as My Promised Land. In this riveting narrative, Ari Shavit draws on interviews, historical documents, private diaries, and letters, as well as his own family's story, to illuminate the pivotal moments of the Zionist century. In doing so, he also sheds new light on the problems and threats that Israel is currently facing.
Beginning with his great-grandfather - a British Zionist who in 1897 visited the Holy Land on a Thomas Cook tour and understood that it was the way of the future for his people - Shavit recounts and analyses the diverse experiences of Israeli people, past and present-
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION Question Marks
- ONE At First Sight, 1897
- TWO Into the Valley, 1921
- THREE Orange Grove, 1936
- FOUR Masada, 1942
- FIVE Lydda, 1948
- SIX Housing Estate, 1957
- SEVEN The Project, 1967
- EIGHT Settlement, 1975
- NINE Gaza Beach, 1991
- TEN Peace, 1993
- ELEVEN J'Accuse, 1999
- TWELVE Sex, Drugs, and the Israeli Condition, 2000
- THIRTEEN Up the Galilee, 2003
- FOURTEEN Reality Shock, 2006
- FIFTEEN Occupy Rothschild, 2011
- SIXTEEN Existential Challenge, 2013
- SEVENTEEN By the Sea
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
SOURCE NOTES
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Not since Thomas Friedman's groundbreaking From Beirut to Jerusalem has a book captured the Middle East as keenly and dynamically as My Promised Land. In this riveting narrative, Ari Shavit draws on interviews, historical documents, private diaries, and letters, as well as his own family's story, to illuminate the pivotal moments of the Zionist century. In doing so, he also sheds new light on the problems and threats that Israel is currently facing.
Beginning with his great-grandfather - a British Zionist who in 1897 visited the Holy Land on a Thomas Cook tour and understood that it was the way of the future for his people - Shavit recounts and analyses the diverse experiences of Israeli people, past and present-
- the idealist young farmer who first grew the Jaffa oranges that would create Palestine's booming economy;
- the immigrant orphans of Europe's Holocaust, who took on menial work and focused on raising their children to become the leaders of the new state;
- the zealous religious Zionists who started the settler movement in the 1970s; and
- today's architects of Israel's foreign policy with Iran, whose nuclear threat looms over the tiny country.
As it examines the complexities and contradictions of the Israeli condition, My Promised Land asks difficult but important questions-
- Why did Israel come to be?
- How did it come to be?
- Can Israel survive?
Provocative, heartfelt, and powerfully compelling, this is a landmark portrait of a small, vibrant country living on the edge, whose identity and presence play a crucial role in today's global political landscape.
'Israel is not a proposition, it is a country. Its facticity is one of the great accomplishments of the Jews' history ... It is one of the achievements of Ari Shavit's important and powerful book to recover that feeling.'
-Leon Wieseltier, New York Times Book Review
' A gale of conversation, of feeling, of foreboding, of ratiocination ... takes a wide-angle and often personal view of Israel's past and present, and frequently reads like a love story and a thriller at once. That it ultimately becomes a book of lamentation, a moral cri de coeur and a ghost story tightens its hold on your imagination.'
-Dwight Garner, The New York Times
French cri du cœur, meaning approximately “a cry from the heart”.
'I can think of no better time for a good book about Israel - the real Israel, not the fantasy, do-no-wrong Israel peddled by its most besotted supporters or the do-no-right colonial monster portrayed by its most savage critics.
Ari Shavit, the popular Haaretz columnist, has come out with just such a book ... The uniqueness of Shavit's book is that when you're done with it you can understand, respect or love Israel - but not in a dogmatic or unthinking way, and not a fake or contrived Israel. Shavit celebrates the Zionist man-made miracle - from its start-ups to its gay bars - while remaining affectionate, critical, realistic and morally anchored ... It's why his book is a real contribution to changing the conversation about Israel and building a healthier relationship with it. Before their next 90-minute phone call, both Barack and Bibi should read it.'
-Thomas Friedman, New York Times
Print length464 pages
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An authoritative and deeply personal narrative history of the State of Israel, by one of the most influential journalists writing about the Middle East today.
About the Author
Ari Shavit is a leading Israeli columnist and writer. Born in Rehovot, Israel, Shavit served as a paratrooper in the IDF and studied philosophy at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. In the early 1990s he was Chairperson of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, and in 1995 he joined Haaretz, where he serves on the editorial board. He is married, has a daughter and two sons, and lives in Kfar Shmaryahu.
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Ari Shavit
Ari Shavit is a leading Israeli columnist and writer. Born in Rehovot, Israel, Shavit served as a paratrooper in the IDF and studied philosophy at the Hebrew University in Jersualem. In the 1980s he wrote for the progressive weekly Koteret Rashit, in the early 1990s he was chairperson of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, and in 1995 he joined Haaretz, where he serves on the editorial board. Shavit is also a leading commentator on Israeli public television. He is married, has a daughter and two sons, and lives in Kfar Shmariahu.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent commentary on Israel's historyReviewed in Australia on 22 June 2014
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This book is a personal history by the author of the history of Israel as lived by his family. While an unfailing Zionist he takes as much care as possible to be fair and put the Palestinian point of view. This is not the book for those seeking a conventional history of the country,excellently presents a portrait of the Israel of today, its triumphs and challenges. I particularly liked the early chapters dealing with the first Zionists of 1897 and the 1930s, as I had no prior knowledge of these events. While I imagine this book has plenty to enrage those on both sides of the Arab/Jew debate, it is a useful addition to our understanding of Israel.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Israel's History with Balanced PerspectiveReviewed in Australia on 1 July 2014
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Shavit is from the Liberal side of Israeli politics and reader is cautioned to be mindful of this. The book itself provides an insightful historical review of how Zionists settled the land and created a vibrant, democratic society where before there was very little.
-Thomas Friedman, New York Times
Print length464 pages
Book Description
An authoritative and deeply personal narrative history of the State of Israel, by one of the most influential journalists writing about the Middle East today.
About the Author
Ari Shavit is a leading Israeli columnist and writer. Born in Rehovot, Israel, Shavit served as a paratrooper in the IDF and studied philosophy at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. In the early 1990s he was Chairperson of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, and in 1995 he joined Haaretz, where he serves on the editorial board. He is married, has a daughter and two sons, and lives in Kfar Shmaryahu.
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Ari Shavit
Ari Shavit is a leading Israeli columnist and writer. Born in Rehovot, Israel, Shavit served as a paratrooper in the IDF and studied philosophy at the Hebrew University in Jersualem. In the 1980s he wrote for the progressive weekly Koteret Rashit, in the early 1990s he was chairperson of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, and in 1995 he joined Haaretz, where he serves on the editorial board. Shavit is also a leading commentator on Israeli public television. He is married, has a daughter and two sons, and lives in Kfar Shmariahu.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent commentary on Israel's historyReviewed in Australia on 22 June 2014
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This book is a personal history by the author of the history of Israel as lived by his family. While an unfailing Zionist he takes as much care as possible to be fair and put the Palestinian point of view. This is not the book for those seeking a conventional history of the country,excellently presents a portrait of the Israel of today, its triumphs and challenges. I particularly liked the early chapters dealing with the first Zionists of 1897 and the 1930s, as I had no prior knowledge of these events. While I imagine this book has plenty to enrage those on both sides of the Arab/Jew debate, it is a useful addition to our understanding of Israel.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Israel's History with Balanced PerspectiveReviewed in Australia on 1 July 2014
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Shavit is from the Liberal side of Israeli politics and reader is cautioned to be mindful of this. The book itself provides an insightful historical review of how Zionists settled the land and created a vibrant, democratic society where before there was very little.
The book also provides an uncomfortable, detailed and well-researched history of how the 700,000 Palestinians living in Israel in 1948 came to leave the land. This is important reading for Jews, Zionists or not, in order to dispel the oft-run storyline that Palestinians left willingly in order to allow Arab armies an unimpeded path to overrun Israel immediately post independence in 1948. It is painful but necessary reading.
The book is engagingly written as the reader would expect from a journalist. Enjoyable, enlightening and uncomfortable but very worthwhile.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A moving readReviewed in Australia on 25 April 2024
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Israel is an extremely complex nation often poorly understood, for better and worse. This author avoids hyperbolic praise and faces that complexity ethically.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Honest analysis with both narrativesReviewed in Australia on 5 October 2014
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Brilliant analysis of the Israel - Palestinian conflict. Shavit is honest in declaring his position and attempting to understand the dual narrative leading to the tragedy it is today. The book's strength lies in its non-judgemental analysis. If one is to read one book on Israel today, this should be it. Beautifully written too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An objective look at the past, present and future of IsraelReviewed in Australia on 17 January 2020
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Whatever your politics, this book will help you understand the Israeli dilemma.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I think this is a very useful book.Reviewed in Australia on 20 July 2015
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I thought the way pivotal or instructive moments in Israel's history worked very well. Certainly my understanding of the forces at play was deepened. Mostly I found the author clear-headed and insightful in his analysis. However the inherent problem of Zionism, that Palestine belongs to two different tribes, while discussed at length throughout, was brushed aside in the final chapter, where a more chauvinistic position emerged. Despite this, and to some extent, because of this weakness, I think this is a very useful book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The author's journey into the land’s birth, occupation, existence and survival. A good read
The book is engagingly written as the reader would expect from a journalist. Enjoyable, enlightening and uncomfortable but very worthwhile.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A moving readReviewed in Australia on 25 April 2024
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Israel is an extremely complex nation often poorly understood, for better and worse. This author avoids hyperbolic praise and faces that complexity ethically.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Honest analysis with both narrativesReviewed in Australia on 5 October 2014
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Brilliant analysis of the Israel - Palestinian conflict. Shavit is honest in declaring his position and attempting to understand the dual narrative leading to the tragedy it is today. The book's strength lies in its non-judgemental analysis. If one is to read one book on Israel today, this should be it. Beautifully written too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An objective look at the past, present and future of IsraelReviewed in Australia on 17 January 2020
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Whatever your politics, this book will help you understand the Israeli dilemma.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I think this is a very useful book.Reviewed in Australia on 20 July 2015
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I thought the way pivotal or instructive moments in Israel's history worked very well. Certainly my understanding of the forces at play was deepened. Mostly I found the author clear-headed and insightful in his analysis. However the inherent problem of Zionism, that Palestine belongs to two different tribes, while discussed at length throughout, was brushed aside in the final chapter, where a more chauvinistic position emerged. Despite this, and to some extent, because of this weakness, I think this is a very useful book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The author's journey into the land’s birth, occupation, existence and survival. A good read
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“We dwell under the looming shadow of a smoking volcano.”
Written in 2013, the words of this book hold true even today for Israel, a land that is so permanently on-the-edge.
‘A Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel’ by Ari Shavit is a personal introspection of the author into the land’s birth, occupation, existence and survival. As he writes in the beginning, “This book is the personal odyssey of one Israeli who is bewildered by the historic drama engulfing his homeland.”
The author is a proud Israeli, but with no blinkers on. He knows the nation is born from blood and intimidation. He condemns the brutality inflicted on the Palestinians, but he also professes the need of survival. Ari Shavit lays bare the duality of each chapter of the country’s existence.
Terror perpetrated. Terror suffered. Occupation. Intimidation. Tales of brutality. Tales of prevailing. A nation whose origin and living is enshrined in blood and violence.
‘My Promised Land’ begins with a journey of the group of early Zionists who travelled from London to Jaffa led by Rt Honorable Herbert Bentwich, the author’s great grandfather.
The book is divided into 17 chapters, each chapter dealing with the journey of the country and its evolution with tales of horror and dread, along with fortitude and courage.
In Chapter 2, Into the Valley, the author Ari Shavit describes dramatically, the entry into the Valley of Harod. The seeds of Israel are sown. And comes into existence a state whose sustenance will always be defined by the intimidation it is surrounded with and the cruelty it inflicts.
Israel is a nation born from a steely determination. Chapter 4 Masada is spine-chilling in its intensity of courage and commitment. Shmaryahu Gutman was the chief person instrumental in turning Masada from a symbol of defeat, death, and destruction to an ethos of unification of Hebrew youth. A formative set of New Zionism. The first journey in January 1942 was the beginning of a movement. A cacophony of strong resolution and fervent energy.
But Israel is also a land born from spilled blood, coercion, and forced occupation. Chapter 5, Lydda. The dark chapter of expulsion and destruction. “If Zionism was to be, Lydda could not be.” The chapter is a gory reminder of the law of the jungle-the survival of the fittest.
A nation of conflicting stories and identities, Chapter 6, Housing Estate are stories of endurance. The stories of the four fatal survivors are stories of despair, torment, loneliness, and finally, survival.
Professor Sternhell. “From the age of seven, I had no one to talk to. …..I erased everything.”
Aharon Applefield. “From village to village, from forest to forest. I survived like a field animal.”
Aharon Barak. “My mother and I lived in the one and a half meters between the walls for six months.”
Louis Aynachi. “The world had shifted from its natural course. The impossible had happened.”
Ari Shavat has narrated four of the stories of around 7,50,000 Jewish refugees who arrived in Israel between 1945 and 1951. Stark. Brutal. Incisive. Compassionate. This influx of refugees necessitated the national projects of the 1950’s of Housing, Agricultural settlement, and Industrialisation setting in motion the establishment of the state of Israel.
Chapter 11, J’Accuse deals with the integration of Oriental Jews into the mainstream Israel. The whole chapter dwells on the tortured soul of citizens yet finding ways to belong. Way to integrate. Way to be one. Way to be Israeli.
The author has, in the end, defined seven circles of threat to the country: Islamic, Arabic, Palestinian, internal, mental, moral, and identity-based. And his biggest question is: the survival of Israel.
“Our cities seemed to be built on shifting sand. Our houses never seemed quite stable.”
The book is a reflection: questions seeking answers, the right questioning the wrong, and the light wanting to embrace the dark.
“Both occupation and intimidation make the Israeli condition unique. Intimidation and occupation have become the two pillars of our condition.”
Ari Shavat is self-questioning, self-explaining. The book seems a catharsis of his inner conflict, his dilemma, his country’s dilemma, and his adversaries’ dilemma.
“We dwell under the looming shadow of a smoking volcano.”
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5.0 out of 5 stars a profound and nuanced explorationReviewed in Spain on 23 May 2023
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"My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel" by Ari Shavit offers a profound and nuanced exploration of the historical, political, and societal complexities that have shaped the state of Israel. Shavit presents a deeply personal and introspective account, blending meticulous research, interviews, and personal anecdotes to shed light on Israel's past, present, and future.
What makes this book truly captivating is Shavit's ability to navigate the multifaceted nature of Israel's story. He delves into the triumphs, examining Israel's remarkable achievements in various fields, such as science, technology, and agriculture. Through vibrant storytelling, Shavit conveys the spirit of determination, innovation, and resilience that has characterized the nation.
However, alongside the triumphs, Shavit confronts the tragic aspects and moral dilemmas that have plagued Israel throughout its existence. He explores the conflicting narratives, complex relationships with neighboring countries, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The author does not shy away from addressing the difficult questions and the moral challenges faced by Israel as it strives to reconcile its ideals with the realities of its existence.
Shavit's writing style is eloquent, evocative, and introspective, immersing readers in the rich tapestry of Israel's history. He brings the people and places to life, allowing readers to feel a personal connection to the stories he shares. From the early Zionist pioneers to the struggles of different communities within Israel, Shavit captures the essence of the diverse voices that make up the nation.
While the book provides an insightful analysis of Israel, it is worth noting that Shavit's perspective leans towards a more liberal Zionist viewpoint. Some readers might appreciate his candidness and self-reflection, while others may desire a more balanced examination of the issues presented.
"My Promised Land" is a thought-provoking and comprehensive account of Israel's journey, offering readers a deeper understanding of the complexities, contradictions, and aspirations that shape the nation. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to explore the intricate layers of Israeli society, history, and identity.
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“We dwell under the looming shadow of a smoking volcano.”
Written in 2013, the words of this book hold true even today for Israel, a land that is so permanently on-the-edge.
‘A Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel’ by Ari Shavit is a personal introspection of the author into the land’s birth, occupation, existence and survival. As he writes in the beginning, “This book is the personal odyssey of one Israeli who is bewildered by the historic drama engulfing his homeland.”
The author is a proud Israeli, but with no blinkers on. He knows the nation is born from blood and intimidation. He condemns the brutality inflicted on the Palestinians, but he also professes the need of survival. Ari Shavit lays bare the duality of each chapter of the country’s existence.
Terror perpetrated. Terror suffered. Occupation. Intimidation. Tales of brutality. Tales of prevailing. A nation whose origin and living is enshrined in blood and violence.
‘My Promised Land’ begins with a journey of the group of early Zionists who travelled from London to Jaffa led by Rt Honorable Herbert Bentwich, the author’s great grandfather.
The book is divided into 17 chapters, each chapter dealing with the journey of the country and its evolution with tales of horror and dread, along with fortitude and courage.
In Chapter 2, Into the Valley, the author Ari Shavit describes dramatically, the entry into the Valley of Harod. The seeds of Israel are sown. And comes into existence a state whose sustenance will always be defined by the intimidation it is surrounded with and the cruelty it inflicts.
Israel is a nation born from a steely determination. Chapter 4 Masada is spine-chilling in its intensity of courage and commitment. Shmaryahu Gutman was the chief person instrumental in turning Masada from a symbol of defeat, death, and destruction to an ethos of unification of Hebrew youth. A formative set of New Zionism. The first journey in January 1942 was the beginning of a movement. A cacophony of strong resolution and fervent energy.
But Israel is also a land born from spilled blood, coercion, and forced occupation. Chapter 5, Lydda. The dark chapter of expulsion and destruction. “If Zionism was to be, Lydda could not be.” The chapter is a gory reminder of the law of the jungle-the survival of the fittest.
A nation of conflicting stories and identities, Chapter 6, Housing Estate are stories of endurance. The stories of the four fatal survivors are stories of despair, torment, loneliness, and finally, survival.
Professor Sternhell. “From the age of seven, I had no one to talk to. …..I erased everything.”
Aharon Applefield. “From village to village, from forest to forest. I survived like a field animal.”
Aharon Barak. “My mother and I lived in the one and a half meters between the walls for six months.”
Louis Aynachi. “The world had shifted from its natural course. The impossible had happened.”
Ari Shavat has narrated four of the stories of around 7,50,000 Jewish refugees who arrived in Israel between 1945 and 1951. Stark. Brutal. Incisive. Compassionate. This influx of refugees necessitated the national projects of the 1950’s of Housing, Agricultural settlement, and Industrialisation setting in motion the establishment of the state of Israel.
Chapter 11, J’Accuse deals with the integration of Oriental Jews into the mainstream Israel. The whole chapter dwells on the tortured soul of citizens yet finding ways to belong. Way to integrate. Way to be one. Way to be Israeli.
The author has, in the end, defined seven circles of threat to the country: Islamic, Arabic, Palestinian, internal, mental, moral, and identity-based. And his biggest question is: the survival of Israel.
“Our cities seemed to be built on shifting sand. Our houses never seemed quite stable.”
The book is a reflection: questions seeking answers, the right questioning the wrong, and the light wanting to embrace the dark.
“Both occupation and intimidation make the Israeli condition unique. Intimidation and occupation have become the two pillars of our condition.”
Ari Shavat is self-questioning, self-explaining. The book seems a catharsis of his inner conflict, his dilemma, his country’s dilemma, and his adversaries’ dilemma.
“We dwell under the looming shadow of a smoking volcano.”
Read more
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Brendan Ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars a profound and nuanced explorationReviewed in Spain on 23 May 2023
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"My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel" by Ari Shavit offers a profound and nuanced exploration of the historical, political, and societal complexities that have shaped the state of Israel. Shavit presents a deeply personal and introspective account, blending meticulous research, interviews, and personal anecdotes to shed light on Israel's past, present, and future.
What makes this book truly captivating is Shavit's ability to navigate the multifaceted nature of Israel's story. He delves into the triumphs, examining Israel's remarkable achievements in various fields, such as science, technology, and agriculture. Through vibrant storytelling, Shavit conveys the spirit of determination, innovation, and resilience that has characterized the nation.
However, alongside the triumphs, Shavit confronts the tragic aspects and moral dilemmas that have plagued Israel throughout its existence. He explores the conflicting narratives, complex relationships with neighboring countries, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The author does not shy away from addressing the difficult questions and the moral challenges faced by Israel as it strives to reconcile its ideals with the realities of its existence.
Shavit's writing style is eloquent, evocative, and introspective, immersing readers in the rich tapestry of Israel's history. He brings the people and places to life, allowing readers to feel a personal connection to the stories he shares. From the early Zionist pioneers to the struggles of different communities within Israel, Shavit captures the essence of the diverse voices that make up the nation.
While the book provides an insightful analysis of Israel, it is worth noting that Shavit's perspective leans towards a more liberal Zionist viewpoint. Some readers might appreciate his candidness and self-reflection, while others may desire a more balanced examination of the issues presented.
"My Promised Land" is a thought-provoking and comprehensive account of Israel's journey, offering readers a deeper understanding of the complexities, contradictions, and aspirations that shape the nation. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to explore the intricate layers of Israeli society, history, and identity.
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Ari Shavit의 "나의 약속의 땅: 이스라엘의 승리와 비극"은 이스라엘 국가를 형성해 온 역사적, 정치적, 사회적 복잡성에 대한 심오하고 미묘한 탐구를 제공합니다. Shavit은 이스라엘의 과거, 현재, 미래를 조명하기 위해 세심한 연구, 인터뷰 및 개인적인 일화를 혼합하여 매우 개인적이고 성찰적인 이야기를 제시합니다.
이 책을 정말 매력적으로 만드는 것은 이스라엘 이야기의 다면적인 성격을 탐색하는 Shavit의 능력입니다. 그는 과학, 기술, 농업 등 다양한 분야에서 이스라엘이 이룩한 놀라운 성과를 조사하면서 승리를 탐구합니다. 생생한 스토리텔링을 통해 Shavit은 국가의 특징인 결단력, 혁신, 회복력의 정신을 전달합니다.
그러나 승리와 함께 샤빗은 이스라엘의 존재 전체를 괴롭혀온 비극적 측면과 도덕적 딜레마에 직면하게 됩니다. 그는 상충되는 이야기, 이웃 국가와의 복잡한 관계, 현재 진행 중인 이스라엘-팔레스타인 분쟁을 탐구합니다. 저자는 이스라엘이 자신의 이상과 존재의 현실을 조화시키려고 노력하면서 직면한 어려운 질문과 도덕적 도전에 대해 언급하는 것을 주저하지 않습니다.
Shavit의 문체는 웅변적이고, 암시적이며, 성찰적이어서 독자들을 이스라엘 역사의 풍부한 태피스트리에 몰입하게 만듭니다. 그는 사람과 장소에 생기를 불어넣어 독자들이 자신이 공유하는 이야기에 개인적인 연결감을 느낄 수 있도록 합니다. 초기 시오니스트 개척자부터 이스라엘 내 다양한 공동체의 투쟁까지, Shavit은 국가를 구성하는 다양한 목소리의 본질을 포착합니다.
이 책은 이스라엘에 대한 통찰력 있는 분석을 제공하지만 Shavit의 관점이 보다 자유주의적인 시오니스트 관점으로 기울어져 있다는 점은 주목할 가치가 있습니다. 어떤 독자들은 그의 솔직함과 자기 성찰을 높이 평가할 수도 있고, 다른 독자들은 제시된 문제에 대해 보다 균형 잡힌 검토를 원할 수도 있습니다.
"나의 약속의 땅"은 이스라엘의 여정에 대한 생각을 자극하고 포괄적인 설명으로, 독자들에게 국가를 형성하는 복잡성, 모순 및 열망에 대한 더 깊은 이해를 제공합니다. 이 책은 이스라엘 사회, 역사, 정체성의 복잡한 층위를 탐구하려는 모든 사람에게 귀중한 자료입니다.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ZeitreiseReviewed in Germany on 2 January 2021
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Sehr interessantes Buch, eine Perspektive in jüngere Geschichte und gesellschaftliche Veränderungen eines heutzutage medial so präsenten Gebietes. Es liest sich in etwa wie eine Zeitreise, v.a. durch's 20. Jhd. Ich will noch mehr VON Leuten der Region lesen, als häufig nur ÜBER sie.
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Gerardo Miranda
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen libroReviewed in Mexico on 31 December 2018
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Excelente libro para leerlo, recomendado.
Es la versión en inglés pero puedes obtener la versión en español si buscas un poco.
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William
5.0 out of 5 stars NecessaryReviewed in Brazil on 5 February 2017
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Excellent text written by Ari Shavit. It doesn't matter if you're left, center, or right, a necessary book to try to understand in more depth the roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
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Josefine Schrauber
5.0 out of 5 stars ZeitreiseReviewed in Germany on 2 January 2021
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Sehr interessantes Buch, eine Perspektive in jüngere Geschichte und gesellschaftliche Veränderungen eines heutzutage medial so präsenten Gebietes. Es liest sich in etwa wie eine Zeitreise, v.a. durch's 20. Jhd. Ich will noch mehr VON Leuten der Region lesen, als häufig nur ÜBER sie.
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Gerardo Miranda
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen libroReviewed in Mexico on 31 December 2018
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Excelente libro para leerlo, recomendado.
Es la versión en inglés pero puedes obtener la versión en español si buscas un poco.
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William
5.0 out of 5 stars NecessaryReviewed in Brazil on 5 February 2017
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Excellent text written by Ari Shavit. It doesn't matter if you're left, center, or right, a necessary book to try to understand in more depth the roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
3 people found this helpfulReport
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