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Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor
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Book Brief
Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor
Nonfiction | Collection of Letters | Adult | Published in 2018288
Collection of Letters • Nonfiction
Israel • Contemporary
2018
Harper
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor by Yossi Klein Halevi is a collection of ten letters to a hypothetical Palestinian neighbor, presenting an Israeli perspective on Jewish identity, history, and the Israel/Palestine conflict, while inviting a Palestinian response for mutual understanding. The letters cover Jewish narratives, historical events, contemporary Israeli society, and interfaith dialogue. The book addresses potentially sensitive topics such as historical traumas including the Holocaust and the Nakba.
Informative
Contemplative
Inspirational
Emotional
Hopeful
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Yossi Klein Halevi's Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor is praised for its heartfelt and compassionate attempt to bridge the Israeli-Palestinian divide through personal letters. Many commend its emotional depth and effort to foster understanding. Critics argue it sometimes oversimplifies complex issues. Overall, it's seen as a sincere quest for dialogue and empathy.
Who Should Read Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor?
A reader captivated by Yossi Klein Halevi's Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor is likely interested in Middle Eastern affairs, peace efforts, and intercultural dialogue. Comparable to Daniel Gordis's We Stand Divided, they appreciate nuanced perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and seek empathetic, thoughtful narratives.
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The Palestinian Neighbor
The Palestinian Neighbor
A hypothetical interlocutor or future dialogue partner addressed in each section of the book, imagined as a Palestinian Muslim living beyond the security wall in East Jerusalem.
Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor was first published in May 2018 and represents an attempt to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through personal and introspective narratives.
The book was unique in including a feature that invited Palestinian readers to write back to the author, fostering dialogue and understanding across divides.
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The book was made available for free download in Arabic to widen its accessibility among Palestinian readers, underscoring the author's intent for open communication.
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288
Collection of Letters • Nonfiction
Israel • Contemporary
2018
Harper
Adult
18+ years
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