This well-documented book is an eye-opener for anyone who is only familiar with the second half of the 20th century of Middle East conflict history. The material covers the first half, and is almost a mirror-image of popular Western concepts of the issue. It is easy to read, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to understand this protracted conflict.

This is an articulate well-documented expose of Israel's enemies, particularly Jimmy Carter. I was surprised to have my low opinion of Carter fall even further during the reading of this book. There is much material here that I have not seen elsewhere.

My wife asked me to buy this book for her. I tried to read it but couldn't understand it. My wife says that's because I'm a man. She is looking forward to reading it.

Great read. The writer repeatedly lulls you into thinking this is a mystery, but then surprises you with sensitive interpersonal stuff that make the characters' personalities leap off the page and make you desperate to find out how the relationships play out. Buy it and buy his other masterpiece, Shadow of the Wind.