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‘“The Other Side of Israel” is a deeply troubling book. It should be read by anyone who wants to understand the reality of life for the Arab citizens of Israel. Susan Nathan's story bears witness to the shameful discrimination routinely practiced against them by the Israeli authorities. Her experience transforms her from an ardent Zionist into an eloquent but sorrowful critic of the state she had previously revered. Her account is the more telling because she writes with just as much warmth about her Jewish friends as she displays towards the Palestinians who befriend her. This important book not only has the ring of truth about it but an aura of hope as well.’ Jonathan Dimbleby
‘Extraordinary observation, sensitivity and insight.’ Jon Snow, Guardian
‘“The Other Side of Israel” could not be more timely…It deserves wide attention as a profoundly human story, thoughtful and funny and unafraid.’ Times Literary Supplement
‘Eye-opening.’ Sunday Times
‘This is a powerful, readable and courageous book.’ Tablet
Jonathan Dimbleby
'Susan Nathan's story bears witness to the shameful discrimination routinely practiced against them by the Israeli authorities.'
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was looking forward to reading this book. I have lived and studied in Israel at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. During my time there, I was not exposed to Arab Israelis or the West Bank. I lived my life with my Jewish friends on a Jewish scholarship experiencing very much only one 'side' of Israel. I found reading Nathan's book illumintaing to say the least. I did not know of many of the injustices that had taken place in establishing the state of Israel and the inequality and sorrow of the Palestinian experience. I don't know whether this was because I chose not to know or I just didn't take any notice. I was shocked when I read this book and my perception has shifted in my understanding of Israel.
Susan Nathan writes fluidly combining the personal and the political in this book that tells of her own experience in discovering the 'lie' of the Zionist ideal that she had been brought up with. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of the Palestinian experience in modern Israel and she quotes from and interviews many Arab Israelis and displaced Palestinians. She tells the personal stories of several Palestians who have been driven from their home and ancestoral land, and in doing so shows the human face of the Israeli occupation.
I learnt so much from reading this interesting and impeccably reserached book. There is so much that we in the West are not shown about the true nature of the situation in Israel. I know that I will never look at Israel in the same way again.
Susan Nathan writes fluidly combining the personal and the political in this book that tells of her own experience in discovering the 'lie' of the Zionist ideal that she had been brought up with. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of the Palestinian experience in modern Israel and she quotes from and interviews many Arab Israelis and displaced Palestinians. She tells the personal stories of several Palestians who have been driven from their home and ancestoral land, and in doing so shows the human face of the Israeli occupation.
I learnt so much from reading this interesting and impeccably reserached book. There is so much that we in the West are not shown about the true nature of the situation in Israel. I know that I will never look at Israel in the same way again.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A most readable book by a courageous Jewish woman. In the course of a gripping narrative she provides a wealth of factual information: an excellent introduction to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for beginners and those who consider themselves more advanced. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to learn about the realities of the conflict in the Middle East.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very enlightening book about the life of Arab (Palestinian) Israelis. A first hand account of the discrimination Arabs face in Israel for just being non-Jews. Susan takes you in an interesting tour around Israel's Arab communities, looking deep into the roots of the problem in the Israeli society. She is not judging Israelis - she is an Israeli Jew herself.
The main theme in her book is the irrationality of Israel's systematic discrimination against its Arab (Palestinian) citizens. Susan's account is supported by statistics, mainly from Israeli sources. It's hard to think that her account is a biased view of the problem. She is trying to focus the light on a specific problem and she does so brilliantly.
Prepare yourself to be shocked by facts never reported by the media.
This is a must read for anyone interested in the history and roots of the Palastinian cause.
The main theme in her book is the irrationality of Israel's systematic discrimination against its Arab (Palestinian) citizens. Susan's account is supported by statistics, mainly from Israeli sources. It's hard to think that her account is a biased view of the problem. She is trying to focus the light on a specific problem and she does so brilliantly.
Prepare yourself to be shocked by facts never reported by the media.
This is a must read for anyone interested in the history and roots of the Palastinian cause.
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Two sides to every story!
I was always aware through media about the Palestine/West Bank/Gaza Strip situation and I remember certain strands of people in Northern Ireland did not believe that Arabs were... Read more
Published 20 days ago by The Reader
A must read for a clear, honest account of real life
My Jewish friend recommended this book to me to read prior to our trip together to Palestine and Israel. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Eleanor
Compelling and disturbing
A fascinating book - as readable as a novel, but disturbing for the picture it portrays of how ordinary Palestinians are treated with a kind of unthinking prejudice and hostility. Read more
Published 20 months ago by pixie g
An interesting if disingenuous read.
Susan Nathan polemic against Israel and the exitence of a Jewish homeland is an interesting read. She details quite well the undoubted discrimination and lack of regard for... Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2009 by White Horse
an important if painful read
Susan Nathan a 50 year old Jewess from Wimbledon, London emigrated to Tel Aviv Israel in 1999 having been a committed Zionist all her life. Read more
Published on 24 July 2009 by J. Emanuel
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I have read many books on the Middle East but no-one (except Robert Fisk that is)gives quite such a snapshot of the appalling way Palestinians and Arabs generally are viewed and... Read more
Published on 26 July 2006 by R. C. Morris
A Very Important book
While much is often discussed regarding the plight of the palistinians we often forget that nearly 2 million arabs are israeli citizens. Read more
Published on 19 May 2006 by J. Tory
A Lesson in Courage and Specifics
I have never written a review before, but since I have recommended this book to a number of people already - and consider it a "must read" for anyone wanting a fuller understanding... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2006
An important book about Israel
An important and very readable book that starts with the author's personal story as a Jew who moved to Israel, believing in the Zionist dream, but fairly soon moved to live... Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2005 by Ms. N. Dowson
Important book about the other side
Susan Nathan's book is not only an account of what happens in the hidden "other side", but also an account of her own ideological journey. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2005
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