Jonathan Freedland and his son Jacob are the fourth and fifth generation of Jewish immigrants who came from Eastern Europe to Britain to carve a new life for themselves. In Jacob's Gift, Freedland delves deep into his family history to discover what brought his ancestors to Britain and what they found when they got there. The result is a wonderful family memoir, and a profound meditation on roots, identity and the perennial need to belong.
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Jonathan Freedland is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster. He has been a columnist at the Guardian since 1997 and was named Columnist of the Year in the 2002 What the Papers Say awards. His first book, Bring Home the Revolution, was published in 1988.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Sc0tty
Format:Hardcover
This a gripping tale of a number of Mr Freeland's antecedents.
Their stories are interwoven with some of the key events of the Twentieth Century.
The lives portrayed are both inspirational and at the same time a sad reflection on the shallow and cynical world in which we find ourselves today.
However I feel there is one minor fault, which is the final chapter. I find this an unconvincing attempt to rationalise the conflicts of his Jewish (largely secular) identity and the world of progressive/socialist thought to which the rest of his identity belongs.
Their stories are interwoven with some of the key events of the Twentieth Century.
The lives portrayed are both inspirational and at the same time a sad reflection on the shallow and cynical world in which we find ourselves today.
However I feel there is one minor fault, which is the final chapter. I find this an unconvincing attempt to rationalise the conflicts of his Jewish (largely secular) identity and the world of progressive/socialist thought to which the rest of his identity belongs.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
this is a great book. it is about mr freedland's search for his identity as a jewish person who half admires and also despises all israel stands for. confusing this would be in the hands of a lesser writer. mr freedland pulls it off thanks to his brilliant mind and awesome prose.as someone who has had doubts about israel in the past this book puts the case well for israel. i for one am now convinced.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By michelle
Format:Paperback
Jonathan Freedland who sets out to discover his Jewish roots narrates this history story. It concentrates on three members of his family, Great Uncle Nat who was recruited to the service of His Majesty the King early in the 20th Century, Uncle Mick a life long communist and anti-fascist, and lastly his mother Sara Hocherman who for me was the most interesting character of the book. I found this book difficult to follow at times but was pleased i persevered as it answers many questions i had about Jewish history. Wrapped amongst the history i felt there was a story of love, despair and hope. I would recommend this book especially for a reading group as it provokes alot of discussion.
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