O Jerusalem!, Larry Collins
O Jerusalem!, Larry Collins
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O Jerusalem!

Author: Larry Collins, Dominique Lapierre

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Unabridged: 23 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/01/1993

Synopsis

At the center of this massive and brilliant book is the most universal of man's cities: Jerusalem, the mystic heart of three great religions, condemned to pay for the passions it inspires by being, through forty centuries, the most bitterly disputed site in the world.Collins and Lapierre's story is the fruit of five years of intensive research and many thousands of interviews. It is the epic drama of 1948, in which the Arabs and the Jews, heirs to generations of bitter conflict in a land sacred to them both, fought each other for the city of Jerusalem and for the hopes of fulfillment it represented to each. Here is the account of that struggle that encompasses the full spectrum of its participants, whose experiences, emotions, and acts of bravery have been meticulously brought together and illumined in this monumental and dramatic work.

About Larry Collins

Larry Collins (1929–2005) was born and raised in West Hartford, Connecticut, and was a graduate of Yale University. He was for more than ten years a foreign correspondent in North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, first for UPI and then for Newsweek, for which he was Paris bureau chief.

About Dominique Lapierre

Dominique Lapierre was for many years senior reporter and editor for Paris Match. He is the author of several earlier books published in France, some of them based on his knowledge of the United States, where he attended Lafayette College and where his father served with the French diplomatic service.

About Frederick Davidson

Frederick Davidson (1932–2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile’s Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gary on May 08, 2024

This book documents the Jewish struggle to create the tiny state of Israel and the struggle of the Arabs and British to crush it, with particular focus on Jerusalem. It contains some interesting accounts and much interesting information, but it is not without its flaws. Beginning with the decision at......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on January 01, 2015

One of the most beautifully written book on Israel Palestine conflict ever! This book won my heart!It was so comprehensive and surprisingly very very neutral! It is so detailed and meticulous: It can be a textbook for any class on this subject any given day! This book details the foundation of the grea......more

Goodreads review by Krishnaja on February 05, 2013

In the wake of the unrest in Syria and that part of the world and my growing interest in understanding the history behind this age old struggle, I picked up this book. This is an account of the war for the independence of Israel which focuses on the struggle between the British and the various Jewis......more

Goodreads review by Erik on November 18, 2020

This is an account of the war for the independence of Israel which focuses on the struggle between the British and the various Jewish and Moslem armies for Jerusalem. I was impressed by the effort made by the authors to be balanced, not painting any side as being totally good or bad. A older friend o......more

Goodreads review by Jason on May 25, 2017

The story of modern Israel's birth is so innately fascinating that it would be hard to tell in a boring way. The authors of this book, however, go above and beyond to make their account as riveting as any novel. I can only imagine the hundreds of hours spent gathering interviews for the countless pe......more

Quotes

“It reads like a whodunit, and you turn page after page to see what happens next…The pace is so swift, the drama so heightened by alternating flashes of tragedy and comedy that one has to stop frequently to catch one’s breath and marvel…A story as dramatic, as miraculous, as full of wonders as any ever told.” New York Times Book Review

“Moving, fascinating, informative…No other book on this subject…comes close to O Jerusalem!” Los Angeles Times

“A monumental work!” Cleveland Press

“A remarkable book…a history that not only clarifies the military and political events of the war but brings its human dimensions vividly to life.” National Observer

“Frederick Davidson’s crisp narration is well suited to the brisk pace set by investigative journalists Collins and Lapierre.”  Library Journal

Awards

  • #1 New York Times Bestseller
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