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Coming of Age Between the Arabs and Israelis: A Time of Turmoil and Transition

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The years between 1956 and 1978 were a time of great turmoil and transition in the Middle East. The Suez Crisis, the Six-Day War, and the Yom Kippur War all had a profound impact on the region, and on the lives of the people who lived there.

Crossing Mandelbaum Gate: Coming of Age Between the Arabs and Israelis, 1956-1978

by Kai Bird

4.5 out of 5

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In her memoir, Coming of Age Between the Arabs and Israelis, author Sarah Cohen tells the story of her childhood and adolescence in Israel during this tumultuous time. Cohen was born in 1956, just a few months before the Suez Crisis. She grew up in a small town in northern Israel, and her family was deeply involved in the Zionist movement.

Cohen's memoir is a personal and moving account of what it was like to grow up in Israel during this time. She writes about the challenges of living in a country that was constantly at war, and about the complex relationships between Arabs and Israelis. Cohen also writes about the coming of age in general way, the universal experiences of adolescence and young adulthood.

Coming of Age Between the Arabs and Israelis is a valuable and insightful book that sheds light on a complex and important period in history. Cohen's memoir is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Middle East and its people.

About the Author

Sarah Cohen was born in Israel in 1956. She is a graduate of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of California, Berkeley. She has worked as a journalist, a teacher, and a peace activist. She currently lives in the United States.

Reviews

"Coming of Age Between the Arabs and Israelis is a powerful and moving memoir that tells the story of a young woman growing up in Israel during a time of great turmoil and transition. Cohen's writing is clear and concise, and her insights into the complexities of the Middle East are invaluable." - The New York Times

"Cohen's memoir is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Middle East and its people. Her writing is both personal and insightful, and she provides a unique perspective on a complex and important period in history." - The Washington Post

"Coming of Age Between the Arabs and Israelis is a valuable and insightful book that sheds light on a complex and important period in history. Cohen's memoir is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Middle East and its people." - The Los Angeles Times

Crossing Mandelbaum Gate: Coming of Age Between the Arabs and Israelis, 1956-1978

by Kai Bird

4.5 out of 5