Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth
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A “fascinating and very moving” (Aaron Sorkin, award-winning screenwriter of The West Wing and The Social Network ) chronological timeline spanning from Biblical times to today that explores one of the most interesting countries in the world—Israel. Israel. The small strip of arid land is 5,700 miles away but remains a hot-button issue and a thorny topic of debate. But while everyone seems to have a strong opinion about Israel, how many people actually know the facts? Here to fill in the information gap is Israeli American Noa Tishby. But “this is not your Bubbie’s history book” (Bill Maher, host of Real Time with Bill Maher). Instead, offering a fresh, 360-degree view, Tishby brings her “passion, humor, and deep intimacy” (Yossi Klein Halevi, New York Times bestselling author of Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor) to the subject, creating an accessible and dynamic portrait of a tiny country of outsized relevance. Through bite-sized chunks of history and deeply personal stories, Tishby chronicles her homeland’s evolution, beginning in Biblical times and moving forward to cover everything from WWI to Israel’s creation to the disputes dividing the country today. Tackling popular misconceptions with an abundance of facts, Tishby provides critical context around headline-generating controversies and offers a clear, intimate account of the richly cultured country of Israel. Review: Good and informative - Easy to read and very informative. Review: The truth about Israel. - As the scurrilous output of anti-Israel propaganda reaches new heights, here is a book which serves as an antidote. "Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth" by Noa Tishby, is both a personal account and a history. It tells the story of the Zionist movement and the creation and survival of Israel in straightforward but accurate terms, interwoven with the authors own experiences and stories of her family history which cover the same period. Tishby points out that far from being a colonial enterprise, Israel is a country created by refugees who had nowhere else to go. The book is written in a refreshing colloquial style, at times amusing and always interesting. Tishby deals extensively with the attempts by the Arab world to destroy Israel by force of arms, and now by incessant propaganda and attempts to delegitimize the Jewish State. The latest manifestation of this, the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) attacks are merely a front for the continued intention to destroy the Jewish State. As long as there are Jews and Israelis like Noa Tishby there is no doubt that Israel will survive. The book is available from desertcart in Hardcover, Kindle and Audiobook editions.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,730 Reviews |
M**1
Good and informative
Easy to read and very informative.
P**S
The truth about Israel.
As the scurrilous output of anti-Israel propaganda reaches new heights, here is a book which serves as an antidote. "Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth" by Noa Tishby, is both a personal account and a history. It tells the story of the Zionist movement and the creation and survival of Israel in straightforward but accurate terms, interwoven with the authors own experiences and stories of her family history which cover the same period. Tishby points out that far from being a colonial enterprise, Israel is a country created by refugees who had nowhere else to go. The book is written in a refreshing colloquial style, at times amusing and always interesting. Tishby deals extensively with the attempts by the Arab world to destroy Israel by force of arms, and now by incessant propaganda and attempts to delegitimize the Jewish State. The latest manifestation of this, the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) attacks are merely a front for the continued intention to destroy the Jewish State. As long as there are Jews and Israelis like Noa Tishby there is no doubt that Israel will survive. The book is available from Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle and Audiobook editions.
R**E
Well written, engaging book
The book in such a way that it's really easy to read and points are explained really well. I dont think I missed the point of the book but I feel like the authors isn't totally disinterested
D**D
Please read this
In a world of disinformation and propaganda, this is a fearless, frank history of Israel - ancient and present day, with the political side dishes and detail you don't get in the news, the honesty about the shortfalls of Israeli politics and decisions as well as those on the Palestinian and Arab/US side. She gives a flavour of what it's like to live in Israel as well – a much misunderstood country that has had to battle for survival as (literally) those around it have tried to throttle it at birth. It mixes personal and political easily, and that's a real plus in this book, making it a good access point for those who feel they don't know enough (which sadly, is A LOT of peoople).
J**R
This nook tells the true story of Israel 🇮🇱
Very good informative book , all pro Palestinians should be made to read this , instead of listening to the biased news channels!
A**R
Eye Opener
Incredibly insightful and refreshing account of what Israel really is and isn't. I would highly recommend this for personal education
P**R
Simplistic and selective (and somewhat solipsistic)
A one eyed, somewhat self indulgent account of (mostly) modern Israel covers a lot of ground and makes a number of important arguments against popular misconceptions of culpability for what is happening (and has happened) in Israel. Shining a light on the conduct of Israel’s opponents is a definite positive of this book. That said, it either ignores, sanitises or minimises the excesses of Israel, the terrible suffering it causes and its contribution to the cycle of violence. This is a book opponents of Israel should read but, I suspect, will find a readership among people already sympathetic to the arguments it makes.
S**.
Very one sided, but important to read to get a balanced view.
She's all in it, very one-sided account. Here or there admits to Israels faults, but it's clear where she stands. I havnt fact checked a lot, but i'd imagine many people might have different accounts. Yet, it is utterly important to learn this history, and the view from this side. You can't help agree with most points. I am curious what the authors view were since the recent conflict, but seems she has withdrawn from submitting public opinions. Fair enough - im sure it's stressful
S**I
Thankful
Best Book about Israel
D**K
Incrivel
Valeu esperar, é best seller!!
J**M
Thorough, straightforward, and surprisingly even-handed overview of an incredibly complex situation
Thorough, straightforward, and surprisingly even-handed overview of an incredibly complex situation. Read it with an open mind and you will learn so much.
L**U
Informativ, unterhaltsam, bewegend
Noa Tishby ist sowieso eine tolle Frau, Rednerin und Aktivistin für Israel und in diesem Buch bechreibt sie spannend, unterhaltsam und kompetent die komplexe und hochemotionale Geschichte dieses fantastischen Landes. Authentisch, erhellend und absolut grundlegendes Wissen, empfehlenswert!!!
C**G
Knowledgable and entertaining
Excellent book. The author takes the reader through all the arguments placed against Israel and refutes it. This is the book to go to if you want to listen to Israel’s side of the arguments. However, this is written pre October 7 2023, therefore refer to Douglas Murray’s books for a more rounded experience.
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