How do Israelis endure in an environment where terrorist attacks can occur at any time? Why do so many Israelis express messages of hope and not despair? Waiting for Peace is a journey of intimate discovery of life in a society coping with terrorism. Meet a fascinating group of Jewish Israelis: the political left and the right, the religious and the secular, a bus driver, an intelligence analyst, students, a high school principal, the wounded, doctors, social workers, a captain in an elite army unit and a new recruit. Their stories illuminate a brutal reality and the profound strength of the human spirit. Revealing interviews describe relationships with Palestinians before and during the intifada. The heartfelt and sometimes heart wrenching personal narratives, replete with life’s lessons, will stay with you long after the book is closed. Join a journey that began with a dream to bring the ordinary Jewish Israeli voices to a world where views are clouded by sixty-second media bytes. Our hope is to make a difference as we stand Waiting for Peace.
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“Our celebration of life as can be seen by the poignant narratives offered in Waiting for Peace.” --Natan Sharansky, Minister for Jerusalem and Diaspora Affairs
“heartfelt, intelligent and beautifully written book that takes you into the homes and hearts of the brave Israelis.” --Naomi Ragen, author of The Ghost of Hannah Mendes and The Covenant
“I predict that when you read this book, you will find yourself in there.” --Arthur Kurzweil, author of From Generation to Generation: How to Trace Your Jewish Genealogy and Family History
“heartfelt, intelligent and beautifully written book that takes you into the homes and hearts of the brave Israelis.” --Naomi Ragen, author of The Ghost of Hannah Mendes and The Covenant
“I predict that when you read this book, you will find yourself in there.” --Arthur Kurzweil, author of From Generation to Generation: How to Trace Your Jewish Genealogy and Family History
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Liza Wiemer is an award winning educator. She recently contributed to the best-selling Small Miracles series with an amazing story about Holocaust survivor, Jack Dygola. She is currently working on a young adult novel.
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Waiting For Peace,
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Waiting for Peace is a real eye-opener. These real-live vignettes paint a very honest and heartfelt picture of what it must be like for the "everyday-person" to live in Isreal today.
This book is as informative as it is enjoyable, and yes, heart-wrenching. Buy it -- you won't be disappointed !
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Intense and gripping reading,
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A breath of fresh air to read about realities of Israeli life without the bias and sensationalism of the press. What an amazing story of hope and courage, determination and strength. The authors have done a magnificent job portraying the Israeli mindset and keeping the reader engrossed.
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WFP is not an easy read but one that evokes strong emotions. Reading the stories of terror survivors and their families fills me with awe at their strength and faith. These people and families are not so different from you and me and yet the unthinkable has happened to them. Some how they carry on with courage and it inspires me.
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At about 2:45 on a quiet Sunday afternoon in Haifa, the last day of March 2002, Karen Moshiyof answered the telephone. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
West Bank, State of Israel, United States, Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tel Aviv, Israel Defense Forces, Israeli Arabs, Middle East, World War, Green Line, Jezreel Valley, New York, Palestinian Authority, Allonei Abba, Bet Jala, Gaza Strip, Kfar Yehoshua, Neve Shalom, War of Independence, Yom Tov, Camp David, Hebrew University, Operation Defensive Shield, Orly Virany, Six-Day War New!
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At about 2:45 on a quiet Sunday afternoon in Haifa, the last day of March 2002, Karen Moshiyof answered the telephone. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
West Bank, State of Israel, United States, Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tel Aviv, Israel Defense Forces, Israeli Arabs, Middle East, World War, Green Line, Jezreel Valley, New York, Palestinian Authority, Allonei Abba, Bet Jala, Gaza Strip, Kfar Yehoshua, Neve Shalom, War of Independence, Yom Tov, Camp David, Hebrew University, Operation Defensive Shield, Orly Virany, Six-Day War New!
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- Israel and the Palestinians (Countries in Crisis) by Ron David on page 199
- Mary Reilly by Valerie Martin in Front Matter
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