Golda Meir (Importance of) (Library Binding)

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 5-8-Following the successful format used for other biographies in this series--reliance on quotes from primary and secondary sources, relevant sidebars, chronologies, well-chosen black-and-white photos, bibliographies, and endnotes--this clearly written narrative recounts the eventful life of Israel's most famous female political leader. Hitzeroth begins with a description of Meir's fearful and perilous childhood in Czarist Russia and an account of how her family fled pogroms and persecution, eventually settling in Milwaukee, WI. The author follows Meir's unsettled family life through adolescence, after which the woman became involved with the Zionist movement, married, moved to pre-Israeli Palestine, and raised a family. Hitzeroth highlights the conflict Meir had to face as she tried to balance her family responsibilities against her increasing involvement in Israel's political life and documents the triumphs and failures of her political leadership. This admiring and informative portrait emphasizes Meir's lasting contributions to the development of the state of Israel and communicates to young readers the heroic dimensions of her rich and full life.

Jack Forman, Mesa College Library, San Diego

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Product Description

A biography of the woman who dedicated her life to the creation and preservation of a Jewish state.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Library Binding: 111 pages
• Publisher: Lucent Books (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560060905
• ISBN-13: 978-1560060901
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,482,622 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Milwaukee's Golden Star, October 22, 2000

By	Bill Scobey-Polacheck (Glendale, WI USA) - See all my reviews

It was a true delight to read this biography of Golda Meir. I've lived in Milwaukee for all but four of my 31 years of life, and I've never known much about this stellar woman. I was amazed to learn that she even fasted at age 5 as part of a protest!

It was especially fun to read the Milwaukee references, including her family's arrival. When I read about her school experiences, I pictured her at her elementary school (now called Golda Meir School) just north of downtown Milwaukee. No wonder it's now a school for gifted and talented children!

The drama of Golda Meir's life makes for a powerful story, which Deborah Hitzeroth nicely captures and complements with photos, background info and Golda's own words. As cliche as it might sound, Golda's story is an example of the power of the human spirit to overcome obstacles and accompish amazing feats.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Golda Meir, an example of courage, strength and compassion, February 11, 2001

By	Martyn Richard Jones "Martyn Richard Jones" (Cordoba, Spain) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book about one of the great political leaders of the 20th century is one of the very few documented stories of Gold Meir that are currently in print - which is a great shame.

However, thanks to Deborah Hitzeroth, the life and times of Golda Meir are available for young and old alike to read for themselves the remarkable stories about a person whom, in my view at least, has been one of the great influences on peoples perception of world politics...