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In the Name of Sorrow and Hope

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This is an excellent book on many levels. First and foremost it is a powerful and emotional look at Rabin, not as a world leader, but as a grandfather. That is what made the authors speech at his funeral so moving. Despite praise from leaders around the world, when his grand daughter spoke and spoke of Rabin in very human terms it was a powerhouse of emotions. But the book is more than just a look at a grandfather by his grand daughter. Its a powerful cry for peace between Jews and Muslims in the Middle East. It is a book about the effects of the Palestinian/Muslim Israeli Conflict. Because of the authors age while writing this book, it is a good book for high school kids about the crisis in that part of the world. Prepare to be very moved if you read this book.

I read this book for a school project and it made such an impact on me. I think that Ms. Artzi-Pelossof is an incredible author and I think she is so brave for being able to write about her grandfather. Thank you, Noa!

I enjoyed this book so much that I bought it for our Lutheran church library. What made me read this book in the first place was the moving eulogy Noa gave at her grandfather's funeral. In front of heads of state, the Israeli government representatives and family, Noa spoke not of her grandfather as prime minister, but what he meant to her as a sabba--he and Mrs. Rabin raised Noa, so Rabin was actually like a father to her. The book is divided into several sections--the assassination and its aftermath, Noa's life, and what it is like to be an Israeli teenager today--very like American living except with compulsory military service and the threat of war always hanging over your head. She calls for world peace. This is an excellent book for teens because it gives them a down-to-earth, real-life story of a young woman in the middle of one of the more important families in political history. I applaud her for writing this story of her life, told touchingly and often humorously. A fine young woman.

I was 15 when Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated. I remember the great sorrow that was shown in the newspapers and on the television. No one could believe it had happened.

Yitzhak Rabin has always been of great interest to me, and this wonderful book tells an amazing and courageous story. Noa Ben Artzi-Pelossof, Rabin's only granddaughter, tells the story of her grandfather's life as she saw it. She refers to Rabin throughout the book as Saba, the Hebrew word meaning Grandpa. Some of the tales she tells are quite humerous; others are heart-wrenching.

Some might say that this biography is likely to be biased, as it is written by someone who was extremely close to the subject; whether it is or it isn't (I personally believe the latter), this is a book well worth reading. It is the story of a soldier, a politician, a world leader, and most improtantly, a devoted grandfather.

A truly wonderful piece of literature, worthy of a five-star rating.

Wow, I can hardly believe that I am the first person to write an on-line review of this book. I really found this book to be a breath of fresh air. Noa Ben Artzi-Pelossof's candor, sincerity, innocence and youth combine to produce a work straight from the heart. She reveals a vibrant family life, which included a special relationship with her grandfather, Yitzak Rabin.

This is a great book for someone who enjoys reading about people's lives in other countries, and wants to know the mind of an Israeli citizen. I didn't agree with her political views, but it is easy for me to disagree while living in a country that has not known war on its land for 130 years.

The authors simplicity and failure to romanticize events makes this book ring with truth and honesty. She tells it like is/was and does so in a compelling way. As a result the reader cares for her, her family and her grandfather, so that when tragedy strikes the pain is real.

One of the best 5 books I have ever read.

Noa Ben Artzi-Pelossof is a terrific writer. This book helps the reader get a sense of what Prime Minister Rabin was like as a person, and persuasively argues for pursuing peace despite the most difficult of challenges.

This book was defintely written by a person who has truly lost someone she loves..her grandfather. I come from a country where virtually any news on israel or her inhabitants is censored. So a book that introduces Yizthak Rabin, even as a loving husband, father and grandfather not to mention a great statesman is a book worth reading.

Briefly, the author introduces you to her family generally and to her grandfather specifically giving you details on how the man was like seen through the eyes of his family. It touches on the peace process, the conflict in the middle-east and even the military life that young israelis go through.

All in all, I would recommend it for an easy read although I must warn all readers that this book might inspire you to find our more about Mr. Yitzhak Rabin and what he stood for.

This book described so well the situation in the middle east. It is a remarkable book. Yitzak Rabin gave his life for what is hopefully the begining of both arabs and jews coming together

This was a wonderful book. I cried and I couldn't put it down. I couldn't believe that I was enjoying nonfiction. I had no past knowledge on the history of Israel,but I loved this book.

Noa is my role model. I know she is only a few years older than me, but I really look up to her. Her work in the army, her writing and her deep relationship with her family and her grandfather, were really something for all of us to aspire to reach. She has done a phenominal job in her writing. I am visiting Israel this summer. i hope to bump into her inthe streets so I can tell her how much I admire her. Great book. PS. The photos are also amazing.