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Ten Myths About Israel
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“History lies at the core of every conflict. A true and unbiased understanding of the past offers the possibility of peace. The distortion or manipulation of history, in contrast, will only sow disaster.”.
What an amazing book!
Maybe it is the best book I’ve read so far that tackled the Palestinian issue.
In this book, the most important and widespread myths about Israel were uncovered, and the counter arguments were masterly illustrated. And it is important to notice that the author of this book is not a Palestinian or an Arab. He is an Israeli historian, and he knows what he’s talking about.
I found so many passages that deserve quoting, and I highlighted them all. And I think it’s a shame that such a wonderful book is not translated yet into Arabic. I think everyone MUST read it.
This wouldn’t be the only book I read for Ilan Pappe. This year I must read most of his books. Last night I watched some of his interviews and debates, and I loved him even more.
“History lies at the core of every conflict. A true and unbiased understanding of the past offers the possibility of peace. The distortion or manipulation of history, in contrast, will only sow disaster.”.
What an amazing book!
Maybe it is the best book I’ve read so far that tackled the Palestinian issue.
In this book, the most important and widespread myths about Israel were uncovered, and the counter arguments were masterly illustrated. And it is important to notice that the author of this book is not a Palestinian or an Arab. He is an Israeli historian, and he knows what he’s talking about.
I found so many passages that deserve quoting, and I highlighted them all. And I think it’s a shame that such a wonderful book is not translated yet into Arabic. I think everyone MUST read it.
This wouldn’t be the only book I read for Ilan Pappe. This year I must read most of his books. Last night I watched some of his interviews and debates, and I loved him even more.
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January 20, 2018
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Samra wrote: "You really got a stellar start of year in books,Emad :)first Homer and now Pappe both seem to be givin you 5 star feasts for mind,glad for you!"
I'm really glaaaaaad! It's still January and I got many favorites already! I'm not used to be that lucky! lol!
Thank you Samra! Hope your January is going amazingly well too :)
رائع. في خطتي لهذا العام قراءة كتبه "بابيه" و "شلومو ساند" إن شاء الله. مراجعتك هذه زادتني شوقا للبدء بها.
عبدالرحمن wrote: "رائع. في خطتي لهذا العام قراءة كتبه "بابيه" و "شلومو ساند" إن شاء الله. مراجعتك هذه زادتني شوقا للبدء بها."أشجعك جداً يا صديقي على قراءته والله. بسيط وقصير وشرحه مُباشر وحججه واضحة.
وأنا معك .. السنة لا بد أقرأ معظم كتبه هو و شلومو ساند - طبعاً هو في هذا الكتاب أشار أكثر من مرة لثلاثية ساند، خاصة الكتاب الأول فيها: اختراع الشعب اليهودي.
شكراً لك :)
Fatma wrote: "Wow ! Fabulous review !"Thank you, Fatma :)
Comment about the first “myth”:Right now I am reading David Fromkins book “A peace to end all peace”. He refers to this book (p.527f)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
I haven’t read Ilan Pape’s book but as far as I can see things in the Middle East are not as black/white as indicated here. I haven’t made up my mind who to support Israelis or Palestines. As a disinterested Dane I start with David Fromkins book in which things are seen from a British perspective and get myself acquainted how come things went bad in the first place from 1914-1922.
“What truth is, time will tell” (N.F.S. Grundtvig, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/N._F....)
Henning wrote: "Comment about the first “myth”:Right now I am reading David Fromkins book “A peace to end all peace”. He refers to this book (p.527f)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
I haven’t read I..."
Thank you so much for the insight!
first Homer and now Pappe both seem to be givin you 5 star feasts for mind,glad for you!