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How Israel Lost: The Four Questions Paperback – September 12, 2005

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In How Israel Lost Richard Ben Cramer analyzes the four questions that have bedeviled Israel and Palestine for almost forty years:

I. Why do we care about Israel?
II. Why don¹t the Palestinians have a state?
III. What is a Jewish state?
IV. Why is there no peace?

Cramer illustrates how Israel is losing her soul by maintaining her occupation of the lands conquered in the Six Day War. Israel has become a victim of that occupation no less than the Palestinians, who must have a nation of their own.
Both his observations and argument are drawn with startling clarity, informed by the fierce and fearless reporting that won him the Pulitzer Prize for Middle East coverage.

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"Cramer writes beautifully, and with intention. He seeks to force his readers, no matter what their stance might have been when they opened his book, to examine the harsh truths behind U.S. policies in the Middle East."
-- John Nichols, The Progressive

"Told without fear, this is a story that could -- if read with an open mind -- stir a much needed and honest debate about the future of U.S.-Israel relations."
-- Bob Kerrey, former Senator from Nebraska and President of The New School

"Cramer presents a strong case. You might not agree, but it's impossible to read this book and not think."
-- Jeff Guinn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Cramer...marshals facts and vivid anecdotes to back up his case."
-- Barbara Slavin, USA Today

"How Israel Lost has many virtues: moving stories about Israeli and Palestinian suffering; shrewd reporting...and a street-smart attitude that cuts through the fog of government doublespeak and partisan myth."
-- Jonathan Dorfman, The Boston Globe

"Solid and irrefutable...Cramer's theme is the tragic predicament of the Israelis and Palestinians...funny and bitterly sad, shrewd and down-to-earth....This book is a powerful polemic that deserves to be read."
-- Amos Elon, The New York Review of Books

About the Author

Richard Ben Cramer (1950-2013) won the Pulitzer Prize for Middle East reporting in 1979. His journalism has appeared in Time, Newsweek, The New York Times Magazine, Esquire, and Rolling Stone. He is the author of How Israel Lost: The Four Questions and the classic of modern American politics What It Takes: The Way to the White House.

Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster (September 12, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 074325029X
ISBN-13: 978-0743250290
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 51 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #576,340 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #755 in Books > History > Middle East > Israel & Palestine
- #1058 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Politics & Government > International & World Politics > Middle Eastern
- #1553 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Specific Demographics > Ethnic Studies

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Christopher M. Whitman Jr.

Although 8 years old, it is a very relevant and informative book

May 31, 2012

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I read about 2 books on Israel-Palestine every week and had this in my wish list for whatever reason, and finally decided to order it. I read it in about 2 days and was pleasantly surprised throughout the book. I expected a generic interpretation of the conflict but instead stumbled upon a courageous and thorough book. He details what he considers to be the four main issues to wish Israel has utterly failed, namely why Palestinians do not have a state, why there is no peace, what is the meaning of a Jewish state, and what function Israel wishes to fulfill as a state. He details each of the problems as well as possible solutions to their intractable nature. I will not spoil the book by giving his answers, but will simply say he attacks all sides to the conflict in a very honest way. He does not pull his punches and even considering the background, the second intifada, he does not back down in his analysis.
I highly recommend the book to those interested, you will not be disappointed, unless you are looking for generic apologist dribble.

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disturbing to both sides

January 27, 2013

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I came to read this book from the author's obituary... first time this has happened. I found the book slightly sided against israel but this may be due to my own pro-Israel bias or because Israel has more cards to play.. in any case the book is written in an entertaining, fast-reading fashion and raises some points that i had not thought of before such as Israeli industry (cellphone, cigarette etc.) interest in continuing the occupation over an economically independent 2nd state.

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March 4, 2007

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If you're curious but uninformed and want to understand the Israel-Palestinian conflict, this is a good book for you. Along the way to understanding what drives some of the issues in the West Bank and Gaza, Ben Cramer will have you laughing out loud (and crying sometimes) with some wonderful little stories that help illustrate his points. In fact, given the seriousness of the topic, you may be caught offguard early in the book by some of his offhandedness. I found myself rereading passages, thinking "does he really mean what he's saying". But once I realized he intended to inject some lightheartedness into the subject, then I relaxed and really enjoyed the book.

I borrowed this book first from the library and liked it so much, I bought one on Amazon.

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Pimenator

Interesting anecdotes that fail to hold together

February 18, 2013

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I bought this book when Richard Ben Cramer died and people raved about his writing. He is a good writer, but even though I agree with his perspective the anecdotes fail to hold together as a whole. I do wish the Israeli people would all read this book and see how what they are doing to the Palestinian people (not the PLO or Hamas) is wrong and is only going to lead to more trouble in Israel and the Middle east. One can only hope that some of the more enlightened Israelis win out.

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May 21, 2010

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This is SUCH a good book. Superb writing. It's one of those that makes me think, everyone should read this book. Ben Cramer's empathy and great story-telling skills are what makes the book so compelling, even 6 years after its publication. He is a truly great observer and reporter.

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Jason Klimowicz

Great Primer to Conflict

January 25, 2005

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This book explains the Palestinian-Israeli conflict by telling the individual stories of people living in Israel and the occupied territories. Written prior to Arafat's death, the author concludes that peace will not happen because it is not in the interest of the people in power in Israel and with the PLO. After reading this book, I have a much better understanding of news articles about the conflict.

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A fresh, entertaining work

January 18, 2010

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The title promises controversy, but the text delivered by a Pulitzer Prize winning author is warm and humorous. It examines public concern for a tiny state, the lack of Palestinian statehood, the nature of a religious state, and the lack of peace in an episodic narrative that's impossible to put down. This is a rare and refreshing account of subjects too often relegated by others to dry polemics.

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Farhan Bhatti

Great Insight Into Reality

March 9, 2005

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This is a courageous (indeed it is always courageous when anyone speaks in opposition to any of Israel's policies) attempt to uncover the truth behind what's going on Israel. Cramer is actually critical of both sides, and his easy to read style makes the book flow so quickly and easily that you'll want to finish it the day you start it.

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Jana L.Perskie

A Wise And Courageous Book - A Must-Read!

Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Richard Ben Cramer, has committed a courageous but relatively unpopular act by writing this book. He does not seem to fear sacred cows.Read more

Published on March 4, 2016

Jana L.Perskie

A Wise And Courageous Book - A Must-Read!

Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Richard Ben Cramer, has committed a courageous but relatively unpopular act by writing this book. He does not seem to fear sacred cows.Read more

Published on March 4, 2016

Herbert L Calhoun

Has Israel finally lost its soul and now has no idea where to find it?

This Pulitzer Prize winning Journalist from Israel, reared as a Zionist, and who still defends the nation he loves, took a calculated risk here to sound a Carillion call to help...Read more

Published on May 19, 2013

chris

Briefly

The modern state of Israel is approximately 50 miles wide (at it's widest) by 150 miles long. If you have ever wondered as I have how a country so small could generate so much...Read more

Published on November 8, 2012

Samantha Betts

dishonest and disgraceful

Cramer is intellectually and factually dishonest in his portrayal of the situation. He presents a particular view that sees only from that one, incomplete, perspective.Read more

Published on April 9, 2011

S. Simmons

A bitter, cynical and angry man

I bought this book with an open mind, and was sorely disappointed. The author is so nasty toward Judaism and Jewish pride. The whole book is filled with cynicism and anger.Read more

Published on April 26, 2008

H. Peter Nennhaus

Israel - a Progress Report

This is an amazing inside view of the Israeli nation. R. J. Cramer revisited the land after decades and describes the change in mood and spirit its people have undergone.Read more

Published on March 31, 2008

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