Len Lyons

Generally interesting anthology, though lacking a little something. What I appreciated most was learning the background of the Ethiopian Jews who made aliyah, and the challenges they've faced in adapting to the reality of Israel (as opposed to the paradise many fantasized it would be). There's a fair amount of repetition, as most of the interviewees discuss the same problems -- most notably lack of acceptance, education and employment --and most recount similar immigration experiences. I also found it a little odd that some of the people only get a picture and a few paragraphs of biography, while others get a fuller interview and an additional (but often not different enough) picture accompanying the interview. If another follow-up is ever conducted, I'd hope it would have either more range or more depth (and ideally both).… (mais)