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    253 páginas
  2. Idioma
    Inglés
  3. Editorial
    St. Martin's Griffin
  4. Fecha de publicación
    22 Diciembre 2009
  5. Dimensiones
    9.26 x 6.72 x 0.73 pulgadas
  6. ISBN-10
    0230618979
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0230618978
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Modern-day Israel, and the Jewish community, are strongly influenced by the memory and horrors of Hitler and the Holocaust. Burg argues that the Jewish nation has been traumatized and has lost the ability to trust itself, its neighbors or the world around it. He shows that this is one of the causes for the growing nationalism and violence that are plaguing Israeli society and reverberating through Jewish communities worldwide. Burg uses his own family history--his parents were Holocaust survivors--to inform his innovative views on what the Jewish people need to do to move on and eventually live in peace with their Arab neighbors and feel comfortable in the world at large. Thought-provoking, compelling, and original, this book is bound to spark a heated debate around the world.

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“This is an important book by a very courageous man. The shadow of the Shoah and its abusive application to the contemporary Middle East have been a catastrophe for Jews, Israelis and Arabs alike. In Burg's view Israel must move beyond Hitler's poisoned legacy. If they cannot or will not do this, the Middle East will never see peace and Israel has no future.” ―Tony Judt, bestselling author of Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945 and Professor at New York University

“An Israeli-born son of Holocaust survivors, Burg addresses a heartfelt plea to his countrymen: remember the past, but do not be its slaves; pathology is neither patriotism nor statescraft. A compelling and eloquent cri de coeur from a veteran of Israel's wars and politics.” ―Howard M. Sachar, bestselling author of A History of the Jews in the Modern World and A History of Israel

“Burg takes a blunt, loving, painful and desperately important look at the state of the Jewish soul today. Anyone who cares about the future of the Middle East and the fate of victimized peoples needs to read this book and think hard.” ―J.J. Goldberg, author of Jewish Power: Inside the American Jewish Establishment and Editorial Director of The Forward

“This fascinating and thought-provoking book should be read by every person who cares about Israel. Burg's central theme is that Israeli leaders use the memory of the Holocaust in ways that are warping the country's soul, creating unnecessary fear, and making it impossible to achieve peace with the Palestinians.” ―John J. Mearsheimer, bestselling author of The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy and Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago

“[An] assured and provocative polemic. . . . [A] lecture with much wisdom . . . worthy of global consideration.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“An honest reflection of a tormented man searching for the universal values in Judaism.” ―Le Figaro

“In this book of memories and reflections, the former Knesset Speaker delivers his disquieting findings about Israel that 'became a Kingdom without a prophesy.'... Foremost a book of hope from a man who wants to find ways to return Judaism to its universal calling.” ―Le Monde

“Short of being Prime Minister, Burg could not be higher in the Zionist establishment.” ―David Remnick, The New Yorker

“Mr. Burg...wrote a powerful book, an indictment of how Zionism and the Holocaust have been used.” ―Globe and Mail

“[A] compelling mix of polemic, personal memoir, homage to his parents and meditation on Judaism.” ―The Independent

“Avraham Burg has great faith in the creative power of argument. His book has already provoked much controversy and now that it has been translated is certain to provoke more. At a time when crass, catchpenny titles pour from the presses, it is that unusual thing: A new book that matters.” ―Arab News

Biografía del autor

Avraham Burg is a prominent Israeli politician, opinion maker, and former speaker of the Knesset. He has been active in politics as a leader in the Labor Party and the One Israel party. He has written for such publications as The Guardian and The International Herald Tribune, and his first book was a bestseller in Israel. He lives in Nataf, Jerusalem.

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  • Abu al-Sous
    5.0 de 5 estrellasCompra verificada
    Challenges Zionist Taboos To The Core
    Calificado en Estados Unidos el 22 de marzo de 2010
    This great book is written for Jews, Zionists and Israelis, not about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict; and for sure not about Palestinians. The central theme of this book that Jews, Israelis and Zionists have allowed the Shoah (Holocaust) to shackle them; and... Ver más
    This great book is written for Jews, Zionists and Israelis, not about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict; and for sure not about Palestinians.

    The central theme of this book that Jews, Israelis and Zionists have allowed the Shoah (Holocaust) to shackle them; and how the Zionist movement have effectively exploited the Shoah and its memories and its survivors for political purposes. This book really contains lots of good materials which was not known to me, such as the African Herero Genocide by the Germans and the Armenia Genocide by the Turks and how how they were the prelude to the Jewish Holocaust only couple of decades earlier. Ironically, I was amazed how little the events of the Holocaust were covered in the Zionist press (in Palestine before 1948) even as it was being executed in Europe, and how most Zionists looked down on the survivals for not fighting back. It was really shocking to me how Israelis are helping the Turks cover up the Armenian Genocide (which inspired Hitler to commit the Holocaust) and to down play the Herero Genocide when it was recognized by the world community 100 years later in 2004; in my opinion that is really shameful; the Holocaust survivors and victims deserve much better.

    He clearly stated that without the Holocaust the state of Israel could not have existed. Before I read the book I used to think anti-Semitism and the Holocaust were the major causes for the state of Israel, but after I read his arguments & facts I think he is right. Without Shoah Israel could not have been founded. For example he showed that the Bunds were VERY strong in Europe and their organization was almost completely wiped out during WWII and the Holocaust. In other words, the playing field was empty post WWII and the Zionists survived because they were not in European, and that was exploited by Zionist. In the book, as well as in the 7th Million for Tom Segev, he showed that most of the Jews who fought back Pogroms in Europe were Bunds, not Zionists. Zionists wanted to leave, Bunds wanted to stay and to fight for equal rights. I was shocked to know that most of the Ghetto Warsaw Uprising was led by Bunds who were anti-Zionists at the time, and the true story was ONLY translated to Hebrew 50 years later in 2001! Ironically, Zionist now use as it is their victory; same goes to Massada!

    No question about it; this book scratches many taboos in the Jewish community and will challenge them to the core. As an amateur historian; it was very helpful to me.

    On the other hand, if you are a Palestinian or a supporter of the Palestinian cause; you will find this book a great great disappointment. The word "Palestinian" was not mentioned until page 50 or so and when Mr. Burg spoke about them, he lectured Palestinians on what they should and should not do, such as giving up their right of return to their homes and farms which they have been dispossessed and ethnically cleansed from. In my opinion; this tells me that deep at heart Mr. Burg is still a Zionist and he delude himself in attempting to "reform" Zionism instead of abolishing it; sadly Zionism is beyond repair and in a way this great book is a major indictment against Zionist and its supporters. The central problem with Zionists (inclusive of Mr. Burg) that they think they have the "right" to immigrate to Palestine irrespective of the wishes of the indigenous populations', no wonder how most Zionists Jews actually believe that Palestine was empty; it is easier to colonize other countries when the indigenous population simply do not exist; easily their human rights can be taken away. Mr. Burg does the same exact thing, he is acting as if we Palestinians don't exist and we should forgo our rights as if we simply not there. On top of that he is praising the defunct Geneva Accord! Mr. Burg, can you be really out of touch to this degree! Most of the Palestinians "intellectuals & politicians" who lent their names to this defunct Accord were voted out of office in West Bank and Gaza in the latest election; I guess you know what happened to them.

    Mr. Burg failed to recognize that Palestinians are the most important factor needed to unlock or liberate Jews from Shoah's shackles. Palestinians are needed Mr. Burg to forgive Jews (at least the Zionists amongst them). Palestinian forgiveness is REQUIRED for Jews to move on post-Shoah; it will free them from the shackles of "The Never Again" and "The whole world is Against us" slogans. Palestinians' forgiveness is the KEY Mr. Burg and in your book they have been marginalized as if we don't exists; as if our wishes and opinions are not needed. In that respect, Mr. Burg, you really have failed to make this book a master piece; what a shame. I was really hoping that you take it to the next level

    Since this book attempts to tackle taboos in the Jewish Community; that is why I will give it 5 stars, I wish I can give it 4.5, but the system in Amazon does not allow me to do so.

    Finally, I have written a short article called "The Spartan Jew" (written before the release of English version of this book) which is similar to the book's main idea, but I have taken it to the next level. I hope one day it will become a book which in my opinion will complete this book.
    This great book is written for Jews, Zionists and Israelis, not about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict; and for sure not about Palestinians.

    The central theme of this book that Jews, Israelis and Zionists have allowed the Shoah (Holocaust) to shackle them; and how the Zionist movement have effectively exploited the Shoah and its memories and its survivors for political purposes. This book really contains lots of good materials which was not known to me, such as the African Herero Genocide by the Germans and the Armenia Genocide by the Turks and how how they were the prelude to the Jewish Holocaust only couple of decades earlier. Ironically, I was amazed how little the events of the Holocaust were covered in the Zionist press (in Palestine before 1948) even as it was being executed in Europe, and how most Zionists looked down on the survivals for not fighting back. It was really shocking to me how Israelis are helping the Turks cover up the Armenian Genocide (which inspired Hitler to commit the Holocaust) and to down play the Herero Genocide when it was recognized by the world community 100 years later in 2004; in my opinion that is really shameful; the Holocaust survivors and victims deserve much better.

    He clearly stated that without the Holocaust the state of Israel could not have existed. Before I read the book I used to think anti-Semitism and the Holocaust were the major causes for the state of Israel, but after I read his arguments & facts I think he is right. Without Shoah Israel could not have been founded. For example he showed that the Bunds were VERY strong in Europe and their organization was almost completely wiped out during WWII and the Holocaust. In other words, the playing field was empty post WWII and the Zionists survived because they were not in European, and that was exploited by Zionist. In the book, as well as in the 7th Million for Tom Segev, he showed that most of the Jews who fought back Pogroms in Europe were Bunds, not Zionists. Zionists wanted to leave, Bunds wanted to stay and to fight for equal rights. I was shocked to know that most of the Ghetto Warsaw Uprising was led by Bunds who were anti-Zionists at the time, and the true story was ONLY translated to Hebrew 50 years later in 2001! Ironically, Zionist now use as it is their victory; same goes to Massada!

    No question about it; this book scratches many taboos in the Jewish community and will challenge them to the core. As an amateur historian; it was very helpful to me.

    On the other hand, if you are a Palestinian or a supporter of the Palestinian cause; you will find this book a great great disappointment. The word "Palestinian" was not mentioned until page 50 or so and when Mr. Burg spoke about them, he lectured Palestinians on what they should and should not do, such as giving up their right of return to their homes and farms which they have been dispossessed and ethnically cleansed from. In my opinion; this tells me that deep at heart Mr. Burg is still a Zionist and he delude himself in attempting to "reform" Zionism instead of abolishing it; sadly Zionism is beyond repair and in a way this great book is a major indictment against Zionist and its supporters. The central problem with Zionists (inclusive of Mr. Burg) that they think they have the "right" to immigrate to Palestine irrespective of the wishes of the indigenous populations', no wonder how most Zionists Jews actually believe that Palestine was empty; it is easier to colonize other countries when the indigenous population simply do not exist; easily their human rights can be taken away. Mr. Burg does the same exact thing, he is acting as if we Palestinians don't exist and we should forgo our rights as if we simply not there. On top of that he is praising the defunct Geneva Accord! Mr. Burg, can you be really out of touch to this degree! Most of the Palestinians "intellectuals & politicians" who lent their names to this defunct Accord were voted out of office in West Bank and Gaza in the latest election; I guess you know what happened to them.

    Mr. Burg failed to recognize that Palestinians are the most important factor needed to unlock or liberate Jews from Shoah's shackles. Palestinians are needed Mr. Burg to forgive Jews (at least the Zionists amongst them). Palestinian forgiveness is REQUIRED for Jews to move on post-Shoah; it will free them from the shackles of "The Never Again" and "The whole world is Against us" slogans. Palestinians' forgiveness is the KEY Mr. Burg and in your book they have been marginalized as if we don't exists; as if our wishes and opinions are not needed. In that respect, Mr. Burg, you really have failed to make this book a master piece; what a shame. I was really hoping that you take it to the next level

    Since this book attempts to tackle taboos in the Jewish Community; that is why I will give it 5 stars, I wish I can give it 4.5, but the system in Amazon does not allow me to do so.

    Finally, I have written a short article called "The Spartan Jew" (written before the release of English version of this book) which is similar to the book's main idea, but I have taken it to the next level. I hope one day it will become a book which in my opinion will complete this book.
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  • ERH
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    Moving Forward into Hope
    Calificado en Estados Unidos el 5 de octubre de 2013
    A courageous book by a brave author with credentials to address this highly controversial topic. Aware that Israel has taken a wrong turn and he has devoted himself to the unpopular cause of bringing that awareness to his compatriots so that a radical change can come about.... Ver más
    A courageous book by a brave author with credentials to address this highly controversial topic. Aware that Israel has taken a wrong turn and he has devoted himself to the unpopular cause of bringing that awareness to his compatriots so that a radical change can come about. Israel must leave the past behind and take on the responsibilities of the present. Safety for Israel will not come from building fences to keep others out, it will come from opening its doors and hearts to others. It is only then that Israel will become a true part of the brotherhood of nations not as a paranoid victim of past atrocities, but as an equal partner worthy of respect and support. That would be moving forward into a future of hope and freedom rather than remaining stuck in the chains of past despair.
    A courageous book by a brave author with credentials to address this highly controversial topic. Aware that Israel has taken a wrong turn and he has devoted himself to the unpopular cause of bringing that awareness to his compatriots so that a radical change can come about. Israel must leave the past behind and take on the responsibilities of the present. Safety for Israel will not come from building fences to keep others out, it will come from opening its doors and hearts to others. It is only then that Israel will become a true part of the brotherhood of nations not as a paranoid victim of past atrocities, but as an equal partner worthy of respect and support. That would be moving forward into a future of hope and freedom rather than remaining stuck in the chains of past despair.
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    This is an excellent book and should be read by everyone who is ...
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    This is an excellent book and should be read by everyone who is concerned with peace in the Middle East and justice for the Palestinians. The author speaks with authority, having been a member of the Israeli Knesset. He is very much aware that Israel has turned in the wrong... Ver más
    This is an excellent book and should be read by everyone who is concerned with peace in the Middle East and justice for the Palestinians. The author speaks with authority, having been a member of the Israeli Knesset. He is very much aware that Israel has turned in the wrong direction by continuing to look at themselves as victims. Times have changed since the holocaust. Though it should never be forgotten, Israel must learn to trust others and look at themselves as one in a family of nations. If they believe that they have been chosen by God, let this choice be this: that they should be an example of tolerance for everyone. Their concern should be for all who have suffered and are still suffering, not just for those who by accident of birth happen to be Jewish. The injustices they have committed against the Palestinians should be repaired so that may learn to live together peacefully as sons of Abraham. The author has a fervent wish: that Israel would propagate "a religion of peace for the benefit of the entire world." He sees its present policies as "an evil growth that climbs like ivy on our tree of life and threaten to asphyxiate it."
    This is an excellent book and should be read by everyone who is concerned with peace in the Middle East and justice for the Palestinians. The author speaks with authority, having been a member of the Israeli Knesset. He is very much aware that Israel has turned in the wrong direction by continuing to look at themselves as victims. Times have changed since the holocaust. Though it should never be forgotten, Israel must learn to trust others and look at themselves as one in a family of nations. If they believe that they have been chosen by God, let this choice be this: that they should be an example of tolerance for everyone. Their concern should be for all who have suffered and are still suffering, not just for those who by accident of birth happen to be Jewish. The injustices they have committed against the Palestinians should be repaired so that may learn to live together peacefully as sons of Abraham. The author has a fervent wish: that Israel would propagate "a religion of peace for the benefit of the entire world." He sees its present policies as "an evil growth that climbs like ivy on our tree of life and threaten to asphyxiate it."
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    A voice for the silent majority of this world
    Calificado en Estados Unidos el 25 de agosto de 2010
    Avraham Burg's The Holocaust is Over... is an extraordinary contribution to a possible peace in this world. I am german of origin. The book was sent to me by a lifelong friend. We are of the many who suffer our impotence of doing something effective about our... Ver más
    Avraham Burg's The Holocaust is Over... is an extraordinary contribution to a possible peace in this world.
    I am german of origin. The book was sent to me by a lifelong friend. We are of the many who suffer our impotence of doing something effective about our tragic history...
    I thank Avraham Burg for the metaphore of the Siamese twins... and for reminding us that "In the detention cell of humanity there is only one detainee left from the dark days, and it is Germany" and we need our Jewish brothers to release us... Perhaps by so doing many others will find the way of being released or releasing themselves from the thousand prisons we have built together to control "our very own enemies"...
    Having lived in Castilian speaking countries, please remember that there are many millions who need to read your book in this language. Thank you again for dedicating your life, your experience and your knowledge to create for us all, children of Adam and Eve, new paradigms which permit us to take the responsibility in our own human hands. Hannecam.
    Avraham Burg's The Holocaust is Over... is an extraordinary contribution to a possible peace in this world.
    I am german of origin. The book was sent to me by a lifelong friend. We are of the many who suffer our impotence of doing something effective about our tragic history...
    I thank Avraham Burg for the metaphore of the Siamese twins... and for reminding us that "In the detention cell of humanity there is only one detainee left from the dark days, and it is Germany" and we need our Jewish brothers to release us... Perhaps by so doing many others will find the way of being released or releasing themselves from the thousand prisons we have built together to control "our very own enemies"...
    Having lived in Castilian speaking countries, please remember that there are many millions who need to read your book in this language. Thank you again for dedicating your life, your experience and your knowledge to create for us all, children of Adam and Eve, new paradigms which permit us to take the responsibility in our own human hands. Hannecam.
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    Such painful issues cannot be discussed from the bystander position
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    Such painful issues cannot be discussed from the bystander position. The author tries to be equally distanced from any side which hardly makes him historically objective.
    Such painful issues cannot be discussed from the bystander position. The author tries to be equally distanced from any side which hardly makes him historically objective.
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    If Burg is not yet a saint he should be (whatever the Jewish equivalent of canonization might be). My cynical soul was softened and silenced by this record of costly wisdom. Here is a murmur of faith, hope and love from the belly of the beast. We goyim are not entitled to... Ver más
    If Burg is not yet a saint he should be (whatever the Jewish equivalent of canonization might be). My cynical soul was softened and silenced by this record of costly wisdom. Here is a murmur of faith, hope and love from the belly of the beast. We goyim are not entitled to say what Avram Burg says; but we can find relief and gratitude when a fully credentialed victim tells his fellow victims to "get over it."
    This is a precious witness to the wisdom that comes from beyond the normal and justified horror and revulsion at things unspeakable. Avram Burg spoke an essential part of the unspeakable, "this too must pass" because we may not visit the "sins of the fathers" on the children forever.
    If Burg is not yet a saint he should be (whatever the Jewish equivalent of canonization might be). My cynical soul was softened and silenced by this record of costly wisdom. Here is a murmur of faith, hope and love from the belly of the beast. We goyim are not entitled to say what Avram Burg says; but we can find relief and gratitude when a fully credentialed victim tells his fellow victims to "get over it."
    This is a precious witness to the wisdom that comes from beyond the normal and justified horror and revulsion at things unspeakable. Avram Burg spoke an essential part of the unspeakable, "this too must pass" because we may not visit the "sins of the fathers" on the children forever.
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    A Cri de Coeur for Troubled Times
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    Burg, whose Jewish and Israeli pedigrees are impeccable asks Zionists and his country to put aside the Shoah industry and become less like the Nazis and more like univeralist, humanitarian people of the Book. Burg's father served on the first Knesset, Avraham... Ver más
    Burg, whose Jewish and Israeli pedigrees are impeccable asks Zionists and his country to put aside the Shoah industry and become less like the Nazis and more like univeralist, humanitarian people of the Book.

    Burg's father served on the first Knesset, Avraham served more that once in the Israeli Cabinet and in the Knesset.

    This presents an opportunity to hear this modern prophet give permission to rational people to disagree with the colonial character of the new Israel...and not be labeled Anti-Semites.

    I have, along with my many fellow Jews, mailed hundreds of this book to Zionist imperialist Officials in Israel.
    Burg, whose Jewish and Israeli pedigrees are impeccable asks Zionists and his country to put aside the Shoah industry and become less like the Nazis and more like univeralist, humanitarian people of the Book.

    Burg's father served on the first Knesset, Avraham served more that once in the Israeli Cabinet and in the Knesset.

    This presents an opportunity to hear this modern prophet give permission to rational people to disagree with the colonial character of the new Israel...and not be labeled Anti-Semites.

    I have, along with my many fellow Jews, mailed hundreds of this book to Zionist imperialist Officials in Israel.
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  • Margot Salom
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    Courage to write the unsayable Truth
    Calificado en Estados Unidos el 10 de julio de 2009
    I found Avraham Burg's book exactly what I was looking for. He has made a courageous statement on the negative effects of holocaust memory on the philosophy and ethics of Israel and the Jewish Diaspora. He makes the cogent point that it is time to move on from the... Ver más
    I found Avraham Burg's book exactly what I was looking for. He has made a courageous statement on the negative effects of holocaust memory on the philosophy and ethics of Israel and the Jewish Diaspora. He makes the cogent point that it is time to move on from the position of 'narcisstic victimology' (not his term). He points out how Israel/Jews are seeing the Shoah (holocaust) as 'sui generis' and are deprecating some of the other 'holocausts/massacres' that have occurred in recent history. Bauer (2001,p20) states that" "the genocide of the Jews was neither better not worse than any other" In this book Burg is discussing the detrimental effects of this belief in the 'unprecedentness' of the Shoah in both Israel and the Diaspora.

    Burg makes the important point in the choice of the title of the Hebrew version of his book -"Defeating Hitler" - indeed as another writer (Yehuda Elkana 1988) has stated "this is Hitler's paradoxical and tragic victory" Defeating Hitler is what it is all about.

    The final chapters link the initial argument to Judaism and he propounds on "A New Judaism" in which the new prayer book (Siddur) says "You chose us with all of the nations" instead of ' You chose us above ll of the nations".

    I can't speak highly enough of this book. Firstly for the courage to say the unsayable. Secondly for the insightful and skilled writing.

    Margot Salom
    I found Avraham Burg's book exactly what I was looking for. He has made a courageous statement on the negative effects of holocaust memory on the philosophy and ethics of Israel and the Jewish Diaspora. He makes the cogent point that it is time to move on from the position of 'narcisstic victimology' (not his term). He points out how Israel/Jews are seeing the Shoah (holocaust) as 'sui generis' and are deprecating some of the other 'holocausts/massacres' that have occurred in recent history. Bauer (2001,p20) states that" "the genocide of the Jews was neither better not worse than any other" In this book Burg is discussing the detrimental effects of this belief in the 'unprecedentness' of the Shoah in both Israel and the Diaspora.

    Burg makes the important point in the choice of the title of the Hebrew version of his book -"Defeating Hitler" - indeed as another writer (Yehuda Elkana 1988) has stated "this is Hitler's paradoxical and tragic victory" Defeating Hitler is what it is all about.

    The final chapters link the initial argument to Judaism and he propounds on "A New Judaism" in which the new prayer book (Siddur) says "You chose us with all of the nations" instead of ' You chose us above ll of the nations".

    I can't speak highly enough of this book. Firstly for the courage to say the unsayable. Secondly for the insightful and skilled writing.

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  • Jo Walton
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    A brave and courageous book
    Calificado en Reino Unido el 7 de marzo de 2009
    Avraham Burg has been brave enough to put down in words for all to see his views on the way that Israel uses the Holocaust in many ways to create identity and to justify many of its actions. He asserts that rather than use the Holocaust as an exucse for victimhood and...Ver más
    Avraham Burg has been brave enough to put down in words for all to see his views on the way that Israel uses the Holocaust in many ways to create identity and to justify many of its actions. He asserts that rather than use the Holocaust as an exucse for victimhood and backward looking thinking, it can be used to build peace with neighbours and the lessons learned from it to be used to a positive effect rather than the negative one which since the creation of Israel acts to the detriment of Israelis, Jews worldwide and Palestinians.He speaks of Judaism as it ought to be, as a religion of strong ethics and human rights. His writing is very powerful indeed and for that reason I am keeping this review simple as I cannot express myself in a way that can do this book justice. Read it and you will see for yourself.
    Avraham Burg has been brave enough to put down in words for all to see his views on the way that Israel uses the Holocaust in many ways to create identity and to justify many of its actions. He asserts that rather than use the Holocaust as an exucse for victimhood and backward looking thinking, it can be used to build peace with neighbours and the lessons learned from it to be used to a positive effect rather than the negative one which since the creation of Israel acts to the detriment of Israelis, Jews worldwide and Palestinians.He speaks of Judaism as it ought to be, as a religion of strong ethics and human rights. His writing is very powerful indeed and for that reason I am keeping this review simple as I cannot express myself in a way that can do this book justice. Read it and you will see for yourself.

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  • Roberta B.
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    Controversial Book by a respected insider
    Calificado en Reino Unido el 10 de marzo de 2013
    No real answers in the second half of this book but the beginning is an important look at the differences in the two approaches to dealing with problems inside of Israel and preserving Israel in the future. It is a powerful read written by an important man who was involved...Ver más
    No real answers in the second half of this book but the beginning is an important look at the differences in the two approaches to dealing with problems inside of Israel and preserving Israel in the future. It is a powerful read written by an important man who was involved in Israeli government at the highest level for years.
    No real answers in the second half of this book but the beginning is an important look at the differences in the two approaches to dealing with problems inside of Israel and preserving Israel in the future. It is a powerful read written by an important man who was involved in Israeli government at the highest level for years.

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    Excellent account by an ex member of the Israeli government of how he perceives the present state of Israel
    Excellent account by an ex member of the Israeli government of how he perceives the present state of Israel

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    I would recommend this item only to committed anti zionists who need more encouragement in their anti zionist fanaticism. I have thrown the book into my rubbbish bin.
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