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My promised land
The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel
Book • 2013
My Promised Land is a comprehensive and personal narrative history of Israel, written by Ari Shavit.
The book combines family history, memoir, archival research, and interviews to provide a rich and nuanced account of Israel’s history from the late 19th century to the present.
Shavit examines the complexities and contradictions of the Israeli condition, asking crucial questions about the origins, survival, and future of Israel.
The book is praised for its balanced and empathetic portrayal of both Jewish and Palestinian experiences, although some critics have noted its controversial handling of certain historical events.
It is a landmark work that brings to life epic history without being a conventional history book, deepening contemporary political understanding without being a one-sided polemic.
The book combines family history, memoir, archival research, and interviews to provide a rich and nuanced account of Israel’s history from the late 19th century to the present.
Shavit examines the complexities and contradictions of the Israeli condition, asking crucial questions about the origins, survival, and future of Israel.
The book is praised for its balanced and empathetic portrayal of both Jewish and Palestinian experiences, although some critics have noted its controversial handling of certain historical events.
It is a landmark work that brings to life epic history without being a conventional history book, deepening contemporary political understanding without being a one-sided polemic.
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when discussing President Obama's experiences scaling from a presidential campaign to the presidency.


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as his own works exploring Israel's identity, democracy, and role in the Middle East.

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as the subject of the podcast and his new book.


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as a chronicle of Obama's first term and the events leading to it.


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, his chapter on Lida sparked conversation, though he's a journalist, not a historian.

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as a favorite biography, highlighting the challenges faced by prominent figures.

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Mentioned as the author of "A Promised Land", a memoir about his presidency.

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as a book he recently started reading.


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