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The General's Son

Journey of an Israeli in Palestine

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The General's Son

By: Miko Peled
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In 1997, a tragedy struck the family of Israeli-American Miko Peled: His beloved niece Smadar was killed by a suicide bomber in Jerusalem. That tragedy propelled Peled onto a journey of discovery. It pushed him to re-examine many of the beliefs he had grown up with, as the son and grandson of leading figures in Israel's political-military elite, and transformed him into a courageous and visionary activist in the struggle for human rights and a hopeful, lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

The journey that Peled traces in this groundbreaking memoir echoed the trajectory taken 40 years earlier by his father, renowned Israeli general Matti Peled. In The General's Son, Miko Peled tells us about growing up in Jerusalem in the heart of the group that ruled the then-young country, Israel. He takes us with him through his service in the country's military and his subsequent global travels...and then, after his niece's killing, back into the heart of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians. The book provides a compelling and intimate window into the fears that haunt both peoples - but also into the real courage of all those who, like Miko Peled, have been pursuing a steadfast grassroots struggle for equality for all the residents of the Holy Land.

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The Audiobook Presents A Powerful And Eye-opening Personal Account Of The Author, Miko Peled, As He Undergoes A Transformative Journey From Being An Israeli Soldier To Becoming An Advocate For Palestinian Rights And Peace. Through Honest Storytelling, Peled Shares His Experiences And Insights, Shedding Light On The Harsh Realities Of The Israeli Occupation And Human Rights Violations Against Palestinians. While Some Find The Narrative Lacking In Details Or One-sided, The Book Offers An Important Perspective On The Complex Israeli-palestinian Conflict And The Quest For A Just Resolution. Ultimately, It Is A Thought-provoking And Emotional Narrative That Challenges Readers To Confront Their Beliefs And Strive For A Peaceful Future.
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Excellent book

An eye opener, heart wrenching and a must read for anyone who is interested in ending injustices anywhere in the world

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Captivating, well-constructed NF account

Fascinating nonfiction account with detailed evidence and powerful anecdotes that build to a powerful conclusion.

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Sad truth

The truth is a bitter pill to swallow, but the contents that emerge from a clear conscious are sweet and delectable.

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Truth and reconciliation

Candid, insightful, engaging. Lots of respect to Mr. Peled, a true champion of honesty and peace. Truth and reconciliation.

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Paradigm Changing

Overall great book with a great perspective that is seldom heard. There are two sides of every story. Miko provides a personal perspective that MUST be heard by the world

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General’s son

Very informative and honest. It takes a lot of courage to stand up and speak out on injustice.

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Humanity and understanding

This man leads with compassion and tells his story, humanizing both Israelis and Palestinians, helping me understand the deeper context of the situation. What an incredibly brave humanist, leader, and peacemaker. Please run for office of some kind.

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Miko is a voice of reason

I don’t even know where to begin. So much information to digest to take in, however, something I recommend everyone should read if you’re trying to have a better grasp of the conflict, especially in this current time

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Thought Provoking and Powerful

Peled will make you think deeply about the Israel-Palestine conflict. I would recommend this to anyone interested in the issues. There are moments where I did not always agree with the author, but that makes for good reading. He tends to gloss over some details that bear fleshing out. For example, he spends a lot of energy on explaining Egypt's military presence in the Sinai Peninsula as provocation of the Six Day War, but glosses over Syria and Jordan's subsequent attacks which led to occupation of the Golan Heights and the West Bank. For those unfamiliar with the details of the events, a little more explanation would have been helpful. Overall, the book is thought-provoking and powerful. Peled's personal story is honest, fascinating, and full of heart. The performance is good, but there are some editing issues and some mispronunciations. Otherwise, I enjoyed hearing the story in the author's voice.

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Gratitude

Thank you for sharing your stories and insights. As a peace activist who frequented Palestine and recently been denied entry by the Israelis without justification, everything you mentioned resonated. I look forward to meeting you in LA or SD.

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