--- product_id: 472393487 title: "Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth" price: "124.94 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/472393487-israel-a-simple-guide-to-the-most-misunderstood-country-on store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth **Price:** 124.94 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth - **How much does it cost?** 124.94 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/472393487-israel-a-simple-guide-to-the-most-misunderstood-country-on) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 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: Israel 101 by an Israeli actress - not a dull history book - Written in 2021 by a secular Israeli actress dubbed the "Israel Explainer" by The New York Times, this history of Israel starts in w/archeological evidence of the indigenous Jewish people 3,000 years ago and stops short of October 7, 2023 - complete w/footnotes. It lays out the history of the entire geographic region as well as that of the author's family who fled pogroms in Europe for the safety of a Jewish homeland. It's irreverent and straightforward and allows the reader to quickly grasp the long history of the surrounding region until Israel's official designation as a UN state by 1947. She reiterates that Israel is the sole democracy in the region & is populated by Arabs, Christians, & Jews w/equal rights for women, LGTBQ+, and a thriving economy despite not having ANY natural resources. If you're not into sagas, skip to The Appendix which summarizes 3,000 years in 5 pages of bullet points. There's a glossary of terms that after often misused and misunderstood. I flew through it in a weekend & was wiser for having done so. Kudos to Ms. Tishby. Review: Well Written - Instructive informative truth telling. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #28,104 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Historical Middle East Biographies #15 in Israel & Palestine History (Books) #29 in Middle Eastern Politics | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,899 Reviews | ## Images ![Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81blJvRVQJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Israel 101 by an Israeli actress - not a dull history book *by A***R on November 6, 2023* Written in 2021 by a secular Israeli actress dubbed the "Israel Explainer" by The New York Times, this history of Israel starts in w/archeological evidence of the indigenous Jewish people 3,000 years ago and stops short of October 7, 2023 - complete w/footnotes. It lays out the history of the entire geographic region as well as that of the author's family who fled pogroms in Europe for the safety of a Jewish homeland. It's irreverent and straightforward and allows the reader to quickly grasp the long history of the surrounding region until Israel's official designation as a UN state by 1947. She reiterates that Israel is the sole democracy in the region & is populated by Arabs, Christians, & Jews w/equal rights for women, LGTBQ+, and a thriving economy despite not having ANY natural resources. If you're not into sagas, skip to The Appendix which summarizes 3,000 years in 5 pages of bullet points. There's a glossary of terms that after often misused and misunderstood. I flew through it in a weekend & was wiser for having done so. Kudos to Ms. Tishby. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well Written *by F***A on May 14, 2026* Instructive informative truth telling. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well thought out, simple and concise view of Israel *by N***O on December 17, 2023* I first saw this author in an episode of Star Trek enterprise, where she played a very capable security officer. This book is written from her point of view as a Jewish person who is a self-described liberal, and has lived much of her adult life in America. She spends a great deal of time talking about how Israel came about and the challenges they faced today and offers many solutions to these challenges. Israel is a wonderful place of creativity, history, where there is a family type bond between each citizen and the country as a whole. I highly recommend this book because I learned a great deal about Israel and their current situation and history. This was written before the October 7 attack. The only issue I would take with the author is that while she is a self-described liberal, and genuinely wants peace, I see the problems in the middle east as thousands of years old problems that are not going to go away ever. She is genuinely hopeful that peace will be found, but I think a bit naïve in that respect. She mentioned many attempts at piece, but did not mention at all Donald Trump when she mentioned the Abraham Accords. Without Trump, there would be no Abraham Accords. But I highly recommend this book because you all learn a great deal about the history of Israel, what they are facing today, and the incredible bond between Israelites that makes Israel unique amongst stations. ## Frequently Bought Together - Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth - Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew - People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/472393487-israel-a-simple-guide-to-the-most-misunderstood-country-on](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/472393487-israel-a-simple-guide-to-the-most-misunderstood-country-on) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-16*