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  • To Jerusalem and Back

  • A Personal Account
  • Written by: Saul Bellow
  • Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
  • Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)

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To Jerusalem and Back

Written by: Saul Bellow
Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
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Publisher's Summary

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 20th 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.
©1976 Saul Bellow (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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"An impassioned and thoughtful book…. Bellow delights in the liveliness, the gallantry of Israeli life—people on the edge of history, an inch from disaster, yet brimming with argument and words." ( New York Times Book Review)

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Pocket sized but infinite in expression

An interesting perspective on the issues that once surrounded Israel. Some are true even today. A book that leads a reader to realise that the only lasting solution to territorial issues is to coexist peacefully. - Arvind Passey - Blog: www.passey.info

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