
Arab and Jew
Wounded Spirits in a Promised Land
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Narrated by:
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Robert Blumenfeld
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By:
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David K. Shipler
Focusing on the diverse cultures that exist side by side in Israel and Israeli-controlled territories, Shipler examines the process of indoctrination that begins in schools; he discusses the far ranging effects of socioeconomic differences, historical conflicts between Islam and Judaism, attitudes about the Holocaust, and much more. And he writes of the people: the Arab woman in love with a Jew, the retired Israeli military officer, the Palestinian guerrilla, the handsome actor whose father is Arab and whose mother is Jewish.
For Shipler, and for all who listen to this book, their stories and hundreds of others reflect not only the reality of wounded spirits but also a glimmer of hope for eventual coexistence in the Promised Land.
©2003 David K. Shipler (P)2002 Blackstone AudiobooksListeners also enjoyed...




















Critic reviews
- Pulitzer Prize winner, Non-Fiction, 1987
"The best and most comprehensive work there is in the English language on the subject." (New York Times)
"Thought provoking, controversial, and timely." (Library Journal)
'Arab and Jew' Needs a Good Editor
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Why can't we all just get along
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Other reviewers have commented that there seems more emphasis on the wrongdoings of the Israelis (i.e. jewish israelis) than the palestinians, and by my recollection this may be true, although the Palestinians come in for plenty of flack as well. The authors stated intention is to make everyone uncomfortable- at least the extremists on both sides. I personally don't believe that an objective view of the middle east exists... how could it? whose would it be? ... and the best we can hope for is honest explorations, which is what i found this to be. At least, I felt that it helped me in my own exploration and interactions with Israelis, by giving me some sort of a sense of where they were coming from.
more a psychology than a history
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Shipler tells the story by going through different topics and then reciting synopses of hundreds of interviews with both Arabs & Jews on these topics. Good because you get the sense of what the everyday person feels but bad because while the guy on the street has an opinion, it's not necessarily a widespread attitude. As a journalist, he has a natural tendency to speak with the loudest voices.
That being said, it's a huge volume of information. As a Jew, there times when I disagreed with his conclusions and times when I felt ashamed of other Jews. I do feel that while he has tried to be even-handed, he has focused on Israel's wrongs more than Arab nations' wrongs. At least so far. I'm sure that Arab readers would feel the opposite and that's the point. Perhaps this is the most centered volume on the topic.
I am recommending it to my many Arab & Jewish friends. Peace.
Recomended for Arabs & Jews
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Worth joining AudibleListener to get this gem.
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If you could sum up Arab and Jew in three words, what would they be?
unbiased, thorough, facinatingWho was your favorite character and why?
No main character, the examples of the characters both Arab and Israeli brought the book to lifes and made me care about both issues.Have you listened to any of Robert Blumenfeld’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, I felt like he was having a conversation. Never felt like it was being read, or like a lecture.If you could give Arab and Jew a new subtitle, what would it be?
Israel and Palestine Hot Bed of ControversyNobody wins. Both sides loose.
Any additional comments?
Facinating history on current ongoing events. Makes the ongoing conflict much more clear.Unbiased view of the Israel vs Palestine situation
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Boooring!
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An extended news report, not a book.
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Not at all balanced
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History of Violence In The Middle East
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