Israel, Walter Simmons
Israel, Walter Simmons
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Israel

Author: Walter Simmons

Narrator: Dana Fleming

Unabridged: 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/01/2010


Synopsis

Israel is a country with deep religious roots. It is considered the homeland of the Jewish people. In this book, young readers will be introduced to Israel’s devout people, historic landmarks, and foods that create an interesting and unique cultural heritage.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michael on January 05, 2020

This was an informative, well written history of Israel. For the most part, I would characterize it as a political history of Israel primarily --- as opposed to some of the other books I've read of Israel-Palestinian histories which tend to focus more on the military aspects. From reading this book,......more

Goodreads review by Melissa on February 20, 2017

After I read The Way to the Spring: Life and Death in Palestine late last year, I promised myself and any of my review-readers that I would read something more sympathetic to Israel, so that's why I read this. I'm very glad I did even though it really didn't help me to work my way through my feeling......more

Goodreads review by Scott on December 24, 2016

My life-long fascination and love of Israel was amplified by visiting in November. Anyone following along on my wall saw the pictures, poem and thoughts I expressed about the trip. I remember crying for joy as a young teen when I heard about the Camp David Peace Accords. I was more devastated by the......more

Goodreads review by Tim on May 14, 2024

This was a fantastic book. Daniel Gordis gives a great summary of the history of Israel. I would recommend it to learn some background, especially if you want to hear it from a perspective sympathetic to a Jewish Israeli point of view. It was interesting learning about the diversity of peoples that w......more

Goodreads review by Adam on December 21, 2016

Wish I could give it 10 out of 5 stars. Cannot say enough good things about this book. Insightful, great history, meaningful, well-written. Incredible volume to add to the already amazing library out there of books on Israeli history. Another brilliant book by Daniel Gordis.......more