The Prime Ministers

Cousin Jeannie recommended The Prime Ministers, An Intimate Narrative of Israeli Leadership, a non-fiction but enthralling, gossipy account of the Prime Ministers of Israel and the life-and-death decisions they made.  It came out in 2010 so I am at least two years behind in following up on her recommendation.

All 700+ pages now wait for me at the Broward Library.  I wish it were available on audio but I will valiantly attempt to plow through the print version, much as I did the Alexandre Dumas and Victor Hugo classics in my youth.  And Gone With The Wind, can't forget that magnum opus!

I'm sure I'll find this book fascinating, but I am equally intrigued by the author, Yehuda Avner.  According to his bio, he came to Israel in 1947 (the year of Israel's birth as a modern nation) at the age of 19, an ardent Zionist.  He went on to work for four Prime Ministers as an Ambassador to many countries, advisor and confidant.  And he published this book, all 700+ pages, at the age of 82!

Of 84 customer reviews on Amazon, this book scores a perfect 5 stars.  I am looking forward to adding number 85!

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