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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid, Jimmy Carter, Simon and Schuster, 2006 The author has been very interested, and very involved, in helping to bring about peace between Israel and the Palestinians for many years, dating back to before he became President. This book recounts his experiences,...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “In this book, former president Jimmy Carter offers a perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He suggests that peace can be achieved in the region when Israel starts honoring UN resolutions 242 and others. If only Israel left the occupied territories, all would be well. But Carter fails...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“"There can be no peace until both sides reach a consensus" Palestine Peace not Apartheid, a 250 page political book written by former president Jimmy Carter, demonstrates a correct assessment about how peace efforts between the Palestinians and Isrealis has been stalled. Step by step, peace deal by peace deal, Carter highlights them all and describes why they haven't worked. He includes the contributions of significant political figures such as Yassir Arafat, Mahmoud Abbas, Ehud Olmert, and George W. Bush. This book demonstrates how hard it is for peace to be achieved when Palestinians are living in a system of Israeli apartheid and have nothing to negotiate with. Carter should be congratulated for having the bravery to write this courageous and righteous book.”
Guillaume S wrote this review 13 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good primer on the background of the middle east peace process. Mostly a reflection on his role in history - no real recommendations. ”
Brandon C wrote this review Friday, August 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It taught me more about the issues in the Middle East. Now I want to look for other sources...Can anybody suggest one that would be a good follow-up?”
Kate Kaio wrote this review Tuesday, August 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Least humble man I've ever listened to; additionally the book was boring!”
Heather K wrote this review Friday, August 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid Jimmy Carter
Tenia F wrote this review Tuesday, July 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 stars
Former President Carter writes about his dealings with Palestine, Israel and Egypt before, during and after his presidencies. He has always believed that peace in the region is necessary and has given his opinion to Presidents that have came after him. He is deeply respected by members of the Israel and Palestine Governments, and have been asked to oversee elections several times to make sure things are fair.”
“This book is especially topical and offers a great history of the events that have lead up to the current conflict between Israel and Palestine. I think it provides a different perspective of the conflict that what we usually are presented with in the U.S.”
Sarah S wrote this review Saturday, June 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I thought this book was a thoughtful look at the Middle East peace process. Carter shares a lot of information about Israeli actions/decisions that the American government doesn't generally make overly clear to it's citizens through their unflagging support. However, this book did seem to wander a bit and bounce around in time, which made it somewhat confusing. Additionally, there was some background information that I think would have made the whole conflict a little more clear (for example, why did Britain set up the state of Israel after WWI to begin with?).
Morgan wrote this review Sunday, March 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Like Carter's other books that I've read, this one made me think that Carter is a brilliant man, but a pretty terrible author. ”“I found this a very interesting, helpful book on the crises in the Middle East. One of the peace negotiators on the Israeli side said that Jimmy Carter has been very helpful because of his naivete. Reading this book is a reminder that naivete and passion can be used by those in power to try and help -- and that innocence may be a big help to that effort. I thought it gave a window into the conflict and a window into the man that were very helpful.”
Mike Mather wrote this review Thursday, January 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
