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Rise, A Novel of Contemporary Israel
by
Yosef Gotlieb (Goodreads Author)
Rise is the story of Lilah Kedem, an internationally known photo essayist who returns to Israel after three decades living and working abroad. She seeks to reconcile with her estranged husband, Prof. Naftali Kedem, an opposition leader, and their son, Ido, an officer in an elite unit of the Israel Defense Forces.
Shortly after Lilah's return she and her family fall victim t...more
Shortly after Lilah's return she and her family fall victim t...more
Published
October 2011
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Lilah Kedem left Israel thirty years ago after she was emotionally decimated by the death of her brother, who died in battle during his military service in Israel. Now, she's come back to initially watch as her husband, with whom she's had an on again off again relationship over the years, in his leadership position in the Israeli government, meets opposition in the government. She also sees how honorably, bravely, and maturely her son, Ido, behaves in his position in an elite division of the Is...more
In Rise, A Novel of Contemporary Israel, writer, scholar, and activist Dr. Yosef Gotlieb describes the emergence of a grassroots Israeli movement Rise to counter the violence and social ills and uphold the prophetic tradition of justice, equality, and tolerance for all citizens. Gotlieb uses the various forms of nationalist and religious extremism in both Israel and the Territories, international pressure on Israel, recent wars and developments in his storyline.
An internationally acclaimed photo...more
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I saw this book the other day while I was glancing through Goodreads giveaways. (I just bought the book,...why wait). I've often found 'gems' in the giveaways that I may have never seen at all --had I not taken a 'look' at what is being released. (especially books written from another country). I don't 'need' to win the books --but I want to be able to know the great books 'coming out'!
I'm thrilled to have discovered RISE here on Goodreads! ---and such a wonderful author/writer!
It seems in the...more
I'm thrilled to have discovered RISE here on Goodreads! ---and such a wonderful author/writer!
It seems in the...more
In the novel Rise, we are given an up close look at the situation in Israel. I was already familiar with it, but from a distant viewpoint, I would see or hear news bits, but I am so far removed physically that I don't feel very affected by it all. This book forced me to feel more about Israel than I expected, I can't become friends with the main character and not cry when she cries, or worry when things get too violent.
Although I have always been interested in stories about other nations, the ma...more
Although I have always been interested in stories about other nations, the ma...more
A plea for peace.
Rise was an interesting blend of novel and fact, woven around the recent history of the State of Israel. It represents an insider's view of the country and helps put the complicated politics into perspective for those of us who try to understand the problems from outside.
Lilah Kedem is an internationally recognised photographer; recording the happiness and pain of the world through its people. Following the death of her beloved brother in Israel, she had left her country and mad...more
Rise was an interesting blend of novel and fact, woven around the recent history of the State of Israel. It represents an insider's view of the country and helps put the complicated politics into perspective for those of us who try to understand the problems from outside.
Lilah Kedem is an internationally recognised photographer; recording the happiness and pain of the world through its people. Following the death of her beloved brother in Israel, she had left her country and mad...more
This is a racy book, a good read and provides wonderful insight into life in contemporary Israel. The author is well versed inthe art of story telling and also displays a remarkable understanding of the political and social complexities of life in Israel.
This is a very compelling novel, full of dramatic events and inspiring characters. For all those who have become cynical about the possibility of grass-roots change, especially in the Middle East, this is a must-read.
Rise is a moving story set in Israel, a political who-done-it that raises important questions about extremism around the world and Israeli society in particular--and an inspiring vision of the future.
Photographer, Israeli ex-pat searching for identity, exposes modern day forces in Israel. Gotlieb does for Israeli Politics what Goldratt did for Manufacturing. loved it!
A moving story about the complexities of life in Israel.
A must read for those with any interest in modern day Israel! Yosef Gotlieb has created unforgettable and inspiring characters that have set the standard for what it takes to come together to create a better world for everyone. Gotlieb has created an up-close and personal glimpse into what life is like in Israel today. Rise, A Novel of Contemporary Israel, is both heartbreaking and inspiring and may even open your eyes to the injustices in your own country.
**I won my copy from the Goodreads Giveaways**
From start to finish this book has left a lasting impression imprinted in my mind. Beautiful but heartbreaking, the scenes played out in my head even after I put the book down. A must read!
From start to finish this book has left a lasting impression imprinted in my mind. Beautiful but heartbreaking, the scenes played out in my head even after I put the book down. A must read!
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Yosef Gotlieb was born in Costa Rica, raised and educated in the US, and has made his home in Israel since 1984. In addition to his prose fiction and verse, Yosef Gotlieb's published work include Self-Determination in the Middle East, Development, Environment and Global Dysfunction, and numerous monographs and articles.
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