This extraordinary book is the result of Saul Bellow¿s sojourn in Israel in 1975. A personal record of his stay¿his experiences and impressions¿as well as a meditation, it crackles with wit and controversy on America¿s relationship with this embattled country.
Using quick sketches and vignettes, Bellow captures the personal opinions, passions, and dreams of several Israelis, and he also adds to these his own reflections on being Jewish in the twentieth century. The varying viewpoints of those he encounters and interviews offer a revealing look at the history and challenges of Israel, and Bellow¿s passionate storytelling draws listeners in to share in his experience.
This extraordinary book is the result of Saul Bellow¿s sojourn in Israel in 1975. A personal record of his stay¿his experiences and impressions¿as well as a meditation, it crackles with wit and controversy on America¿s relationship with this embattled country.
Using quick sketches and vignettes, Bellow captures the personal opinions, passions, and dreams of several Israelis, and he also adds to these his own reflections on being Jewish in the twentieth century. The varying viewpoints of those he encounters and interviews offer a revealing look at the history and challenges of Israel, and Bellow¿s passionate storytelling draws listeners in to share in his experience.
To Jerusalem and Back: A Personal Account
To Jerusalem and Back: A Personal Account
Product Details
BN ID: | 2940169810486 |
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Publisher: | Blackstone Audio, Inc. |
Publication date: | 11/10/2011 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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