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In the Name Sorrow and Hope

- by Noa Ben Artzi-Pelossof -

ISBN: 0679450793

Publisher: Alfred Knopf, New York, USA

Published: 1996

Binding: HARDcover with DUSTJACKET 181 pages illustrated with photographs

Condition: UNread condition! HERE in MELBOURNE! A retired display copy as illustrated!

Edition: FIRST American EDITION: First printing Stated

TIGHT, UNOPENED SCARCE HARDCOVER with DUSTJACKET ~ IN MELBOURNE ...

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Remains UNread - it was the display copy. It is Tight - neat, no inscriptions or marks within. Appears as in my photos - this is the exact copy!! A nicely preserved copy - superb!

No discernible shelf wear, the interior is tight and spotlessly clean with 181 pages and has 8 pages of photographs.

Incredibly SCARCE title - this is an UNread copy!!

In original deep red papered boards with black backstrip HARDcover binding, in publisher's pictorial dustcovers which are in new perfect condition - unclipped. (Stored with 2018!)

Measures approx. 16 X 25cms or 5½ X 8 ¼inches

SYNOPSIS ....

"Grandfather, you were the pillar of fire in front of the camp and now we are left in the camp alone, in the dark . . . . Grandfather, you were and still are our hero."

When Noa Ben Artzi-Pelossof spoke at the funeral of her grandfather Yitzhak Rabin, she touched the world's heart. She does so again, in this deeply moving memoir and plea for peace.

A stirring voice from yet another Israeli generation living in turmoil and in danger, Noa, at age 19, reflects on her life to date: a childhood scarred by tragedy and rescued by her family's love; a constant fear--fed by random bombings- for the lives of relatives and friends; the chaotic impact of war--Lebanon, the Intifada, the Gulf War; the hate from outside, and now from within, Israel. Noa talks of her grandfather's assassin and the extremists who nourished his violence.

She shares her precious memories of her grandfather, with whom she lived until the age of six and to whom she remained close for the rest of his life. She offers insights into his transformation from soldier to leader to peacemaker, his courageous determination to change the course of the Middle East conflict, and the steps he took in search of a lasting peace for future generations of Israelis. Noa speaks to him, and to the world.

A book that is pure, passionate, and unfailingly honest - and goes straight to the heart.

Although she is only 19, Noa Ben Artzi-Pelossof's memoir covers a wealth of stirring and tragic experience. From the chaotic impact of war to the comfort of her family and community, she writes about her youth in a country torn from within and without, culminating in the assassination of her grandfather, Yitzhak Rabin, Prime Minister of Israel.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Noa Ben Artzi-Pelossof is the only grandaughter of Yitzhak and Leah Rabin. She is presently performing her military service in Israel.

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REVIEW

Amazon review … Although she is only 19, Noa Ben Artzi-Pelossof's memoir covers a wealth of stirring and tragic experience. From the chaotic impact of war to the comfort of her family and community, she writes about her youth in a country torn from within and without, culminating in the assassination of her grandfather, Yitzhak Rabin, Prime Minister of Israel.

Publishers Weekly review … When Yitzhak Rabin's granddaughter, 18, wept as she eulogized the slain Israeli leader under a hot, clear desert sky last Nov. 6th, millions cried with her, reminded by her simple, wrenching words of the personal price of martyrdom. In this memoir of her grandfather and of the political climate that shaped his life and death, Ben Artzi-Pelossof shows that her funerary eloquence was no fluke; that she is, as much for her passion as for her lineage, a natural spokesperson for the sorrow and hope of a young generation of Israelis. The author presents family lore about Rabin, and her own memories-loving but not hagiographic-of the man, and speaks of the difficulty of growing up in a celebrated family. She also pays tribute to her grandfather's political legacy. She traces the growth of her own consciousness (molded greatly by a harrowing visit to Auschwitz) as Jew dedicated to peace, pleads for the furtherance of the peace process and directs strong words toward the militant Israeli religious right. What above all makes this book so moving, however, is its honesty of emotion; despite the author's disavowal of hate, she admits that "it makes my blood boil to see the murderer in court, looking relaxed, chewing gum, even laughing...." Only six months have passed since Rabin's death, but this is no quickie exploitation book. Instead, it's a reflective, stirring work filled with the beautiful anguish and sincerity of youth.

An honest look at grief, family and Israel …. Wow, I can hardly believe that I am the first person to write an on-line review of this book. I really found this book to be a breath of fresh air. Noa Ben Artzi-Pelossof's candor, sincerity, innocence and youth combine to produce a work straight from the heart. She reveals a vibrant family life, which included a special relationship with her grandfather, Yitzak Rabin.
This is a great book for someone who enjoys reading about people's lives in other countries, and wants to know the mind of an Israeli citizen. I didn't agree with her political views, but it is easy for me to disagree while living in a country that has not known war on its land for 130 years.
The authors simplicity and failure to romanticize events makes this book ring with truth and honesty. She tells it like is/was and does so in a compelling way. As a result the reader cares for her, her family and her grandfather, so that when tragedy strikes the pain is real.
One of the best 5 books I have ever read.

This is an excellent book on many levels. First and foremost it is a powerful and emotional look at Rabin, not as a world leader, but as a grandfather. That is what made the authors speech at his funeral so moving. Despite praise from leaders around the world, when his grand daughter spoke and spoke of Rabin in very human terms it was a powerhouse of emotions. But the book is more than just a look at a grandfather by his grand daughter. Its a powerful cry for peace between Jews and Muslims in the Middle East. It is a book about the effects of the Palestinian/Muslim Israeli Conflict. Because of the authors age while writing this book, it is a good book for high school kids about the crisis in that part of the world. Prepare to be very moved if you read this book.

An excellent book for all ages ….. I enjoyed this book so much that I bought it for our Lutheran church library. What made me read this book in the first place was the moving eulogy Noa gave at her grandfather's funeral. In front of heads of state, the Israeli government representatives and family, Noa spoke not of her grandfather as prime minister, but what he meant to her as a sabba--he and Mrs. Rabin raised Noa, so Rabin was actually like a father to her. The book is divided into several sections--the assassination and its aftermath, Noa's life, and what it is like to be an Israeli teenager today--very like American living except with compulsory military service and the threat of war always hanging over your head. She calls for world peace. This is an excellent book for teens because it gives them a down-to-earth, real-life story of a young woman in the middle of one of the more important families in political history. I applaud her for writing this story of her life, told touchingly and often humorously. A fine young woman.

An AMAZING book … I was 15 when Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated. I remember the great sorrow that was shown in the newspapers and on the television. No one could believe it had happened.
Yitzhak Rabin has always been of great interest to me, and this wonderful book tells an amazing and courageous story. Noa Ben Artzi-Pelossof, Rabin's only granddaughter, tells the story of her grandfather's life as she saw it. She refers to Rabin throughout the book as Saba, the Hebrew word meaning Grandpa. Some of the tales she tells are quite humerous; others are heart-wrenching.
Some might say that this biography is likely to be biased, as it is written by someone who was extremely close to the subject; whether it is or it isn't (I personally believe the latter), this is a book well worth reading. It is the story of a soldier, a politician, a world leader, and most improtantly, a devoted grandfather.
A truly wonderful piece of literature, worthy of a five-star rating.

BEST book you could ever imagine!! ….. I read this book for a school project and it made such an impact on me. I think that Ms. Artzi-Pelossof is an incredible author and I think she is so brave for being able to write about her grandfather. Thank you, Noa!

OUTSTANDING ….. This book described so well the situation in the middle east. It is a remarkable book. Yitzak Rabin gave his life for what is hopefully the beginning of both Arabs and Jews coming together.

I read this book in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. ….. The prologue alone had me in tears and tears continued throughout. An adoring granddaughter writes from her heart about this amazingly great man she knew as her grandfather. It was nice to get a personal look at this man not by some biographer but by someone who knew and loved him so well.

Five Stars … The assassination of Yitzhak Rabin 12 years ago hit me very hard. I found Rabin's granddaughter's memoir of a life during what seems like perpetual wartime quite moving. Would that we had more statesmen like Rabin, more soldiers and writers like Pelossof.

Very moving. … This was a very well written memoir of her life growing up with her grandfather. It was hard to not become attached to their relationship and compare it to your own relationship with your grandfather

Marvellous Reading!

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