This Year in Jerusalem

by Joel Gross

Jerusalem, 1947.  A tortured city, torn between Arab and Jew, seething with ancient antagonisms, awaiting only the withdrawal of British forces before bursting into all-out war.

A tale of heroic adventure, and a deeply moving story by the author of THE BOOKS OF RACHEL.

Genres: Historical Fiction

Hardcover

First published May 1, 1984

About the author

Joel's ten published novels include THE BOOKS OF RACHEL. His play, MARIE ANTOINETTE: THE COLOR OF FLESH, is published by Dramatists Play Service. His film script, MORTAL ARMOR: THE LEGEND OF GALAHAD, produced by Gale Anne Hurd, will be filmed in the UK next year. Joel has worked on films for Fox, Universal, Sony, and HBO. Joel has an M.A. in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University, and is a member of P.E.N., the Dramatists Guild, the Writers Guild, and the Authors Guild.

Reviews

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you loved the Leon Uris book "Exodus" or the movie based on it here's another look at the struggle to establish the State of Israel. Set during the British Mandate, the novel is focused on political and military actions-- negotiations, blockades, lack of protection by the British forces, need by the Jews to obtain guns. If you are pro-Israel you'll love this book which shows the injustices and indignities inflicted on the Jews by the British and that government's pro-Arab actions.

The Kindle edition needed better proof-reading.

I've read the Books of Rachael and Lives of Rachael and personally this book wasn't as interesting or compelling.

Non graphic sex or violence.

[Howard Katzoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous

One of the best books I've ever read about the founding of the State of Israel. I was more than happy to overlook some of the romantic scenes that might certainly appeal to others. The essence of the story was so vivid and riveting that I was truly moved by the sacrifices made by those who went before us