The Lemon Tree An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East

by Tolan, Sandy

• ISBN13: 9781596913431
• ISBN10: 1596913436
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781596919228
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-05-01
• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
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About This Book

The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East

ISBN: 9781596913431

Who Uses It?

The Lemon Tree is a highly acclaimed book that primarily serves as a resource for students and educators interested in understanding the complex history and dynamics of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. It is particularly useful for courses in Middle Eastern studies, history, and international relations. The book's engaging narrative and historical insights make it a valuable tool for anyone looking to delve into the heart of the Middle East.

History and Editions

First published on May 1, 2007, The Lemon Tree has been a significant contribution to the field of Middle Eastern studies. The book is written by Sandy Tolan and published by Bloomsbury USA. This first edition has been widely praised for its sweeping history and evocative storytelling, making it a go-to resource for understanding the intricacies of the Palestinian-Israeli conundrum.

Author and Other Works

Sandy Tolan is the author of The Lemon Tree. Tolan's work is known for its meticulous research and compelling narrative style. His ability to weave together personal stories with historical context makes The Lemon Tree an extraordinary read. While The Lemon Tree is his most notable work in this context, Tolan has also contributed to other publications and projects that explore themes of identity, conflict, and human experience.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book offers a detailed exploration of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, providing historical context and personal narratives that bring the story to life.
• Engaging Narrative: Tolan's writing style is highly readable and evocative, making the book accessible to a wide range of readers.
• Historical Insights: The Lemon Tree provides a nuanced understanding of the complex issues surrounding the Middle East, offering insights that are both historical and contemporary.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781596913431
• eBook: Available through various digital platforms (ISBN: 9781596919228)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
• Publication Date: May 1, 2007
• Number of Pages: 362 pages
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 8 x 6 inches

Other Editions and Formats

• eBook: Available with digital study tools (ISBN: 9781596919228)
• Related ISBNs:
• 9781596919228 (eBook)
• 9781596913431 (Paperback)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for The Lemon Tree, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Sandy Tolan is the author of Me & Hank: A Boy and His Hero, Twenty-five Years Later. He has written extensively for magazines and newspapers, and has produced dozens of documentaries for National Public Radio and Public Radio International. He was a 1993 Nieman Fellow at Harvard University and an I. F. Stone Fellow at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, where he teaches international reporting.

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Praise for The Lemon Tree:

 

“[An] extraordinary book…A sweeping history of the Palestinian-Israeli conundrum…Tolan's narrative provides a much-needed, human dimension to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But he also skillfully weaves into this tale a great deal of history, all properly sourced. Despite the complex and controversial nature of the story, this veteran journalist has produced a highly readable and evocative history.”—Washington Post
 
“The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East is the story of two people trying to get beyond denial, and closer to a truth they can both live with. By its end, Bashir Khairi and Dalia Eshkenazi are still arguing, talking -- and mostly disagreeing. But their natures—intellectual, questing, passionate and committed—may represent the best hope of resolving one of the most intractable disputes in human history…It is very tempting to write off the Israeli-Palestinian standoff as insoluble. But one lesson of The Lemon Tree is the relatively short span of its history. The conflict between the two peoples is little more than a century old.”—Seattle Times

 â€œNo novel could be more compelling...This book… will haunt you long after you put it down. And it will certainly be one of the best works of nonfiction that you will read this year.”—Christian Science Monitor

“A graceful, compassionate and unmuddied presentation of Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lives of an Arab and a Jew, strangers who forge a connection and a reconciliation while never veering from their passionate desires for a homeland.”—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“Quite simply the most important book I've read for ages...a handbook to understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a narrative that captures its essence through tracing the connected lives of two extraordinary individuals. Literally the single work I'd recommend to anyone seeking to understand why the conflict remains unresolved, and why it continues to dominate the region.”—Time

 

“Beautifully told…a very poignant but impressively unsentimental story…It reads like a work of fiction.”—Nation

“Sandy Tolan has found a remarkable story, and has told it in all its beauty and sadness.”—Adam Hochschild, author of Bury the Chains and King Leopold's Ghost

 

“Truly remarkable.”—Tom Segev, author of One Palestine, Complete and 1949:  The First Israelis

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