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'Cramer sees both sides. In doing so, he well conveys the depth of the attachment of those he meets to their - mutually - incompatible, or hostile, or murderous positions . . . lively writing and sharp reporting' John Lloyd, THE HERALD (Glasgow)
'Persuasive . . . insightful . . . exemplary' Paul Hutcheon, SUNDAY HERALD
'Cramer shuns the traditional diplomatic analysis of the woes of the Israelis and Palestinians and provides a people-oriented take on the problem. His conclusion is compelling - moderate Israelis have far more to gain by giving back the occupied territories in their entirety'
John Kampfner
"[Richard Ben Cramer] is able to do something few journalists succeed at: capturing a zeitgeist." -- The Chicago Tribune
"If ever a book on Israel and the Palestinians was a good read, it's this introduction to the half-century-long conflict." -- Publisher's Weekly
"Cramer's How Israel Lost makes the failures - and the solutions - chillingly clear."
-- The Baltimore Sun
"…poignant portraits of those caught up in the Middle East tragedy and sharp arguments on how things got to where they are and how they can move forward."
-- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"Cramer presents a strong case. You might not agree, but it's impossible to read this book and not "think"." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"Cramer - one of the most memorable nonfiction stylists alive…has invented a new way to cover one of the most devastating wars in human history."
-- The Orlando Sentinel
"Who better to take on the tense, tangled and increasingly terrible battles between the Israelis and Palestinians…"
-- The Hartford Courant
"A lively, anecdotal, thought-provoking and often entertaining book about the faults and arguments on both sides…But it's the personal stories [Cramer] tells that win the day, by putting a human face on an endless conflict." -- The Arizona Republic
"[How Israel Lost] recaptures the hip, verbal rhythm of Cramer's 1992 political epic What It Takes". -- The Times Union
"Cramer has a real gift for bringing to life the people caught up in the endless struggle… a wonderful book, courageous and honest…"
-- The American Conservative
'Excoriating critique . . . rumbustious book' INDEPENDENT
'Persuasive . . . insightful . . . exemplary' Paul Hutcheon, SUNDAY HERALD
'Cramer shuns the traditional diplomatic analysis of the woes of the Israelis and Palestinians and provides a people-oriented take on the problem. His conclusion is compelling - moderate Israelis have far more to gain by giving back the occupied territories in their entirety'
John Kampfner
"[Richard Ben Cramer] is able to do something few journalists succeed at: capturing a zeitgeist." -- The Chicago Tribune
"If ever a book on Israel and the Palestinians was a good read, it's this introduction to the half-century-long conflict." -- Publisher's Weekly
"Cramer's How Israel Lost makes the failures - and the solutions - chillingly clear."
-- The Baltimore Sun
"…poignant portraits of those caught up in the Middle East tragedy and sharp arguments on how things got to where they are and how they can move forward."
-- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"Cramer presents a strong case. You might not agree, but it's impossible to read this book and not "think"." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"Cramer - one of the most memorable nonfiction stylists alive…has invented a new way to cover one of the most devastating wars in human history."
-- The Orlando Sentinel
"Who better to take on the tense, tangled and increasingly terrible battles between the Israelis and Palestinians…"
-- The Hartford Courant
"A lively, anecdotal, thought-provoking and often entertaining book about the faults and arguments on both sides…But it's the personal stories [Cramer] tells that win the day, by putting a human face on an endless conflict." -- The Arizona Republic
"[How Israel Lost] recaptures the hip, verbal rhythm of Cramer's 1992 political epic What It Takes". -- The Times Union
"Cramer has a real gift for bringing to life the people caught up in the endless struggle… a wonderful book, courageous and honest…"
-- The American Conservative
'Excoriating critique . . . rumbustious book' INDEPENDENT
Présentation de l'éditeur
The ebbing support for Israel among Western governments is a major landmark in the history of the last decade. It is, without doubt, an issue that has already influenced many international events. Richard Ben Cramer, who has won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the Middle East, now presents readers with HOW ISRAEL LOST, a brilliant polemic looking at four key questions that define this conflict and explaining how the policies of Ariel Sharon have ostracised his country in the eyes of the world.
Since Israel was founded, the West has seen it as a beacon of hope and democracy amid hostile neighbours. Cramer describes how in the past ten years Israelis seem to have squandered that respect and good will, focusing on the key players and crucial events that have turned the tide against Israel in the eyes of the international community. With the same meticulous research and intelligence that has made Richard Ben Cramer one of America's most highly regarded journalists, HOW ISRAEL LOST is a timely, powerful and important look at one of the most pivotal points of the world -- and in history.
Since Israel was founded, the West has seen it as a beacon of hope and democracy amid hostile neighbours. Cramer describes how in the past ten years Israelis seem to have squandered that respect and good will, focusing on the key players and crucial events that have turned the tide against Israel in the eyes of the international community. With the same meticulous research and intelligence that has made Richard Ben Cramer one of America's most highly regarded journalists, HOW ISRAEL LOST is a timely, powerful and important look at one of the most pivotal points of the world -- and in history.
