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In Jerusalem: Three Generations of an Israeli Family and a Palestinian Family

por Lis Harris

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"An entirely fresh take on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that examines the life-shaping reverberations of wars and ongoing tensions upon the everyday lives of families in Jerusalem. A secular, diaspora Jew, Lis Harris grew up with the knowledge of the historical wrongs done to Jews. In adulthood, she developed a growing awareness of the wrongs they in turn had done to the Palestinian people. It gave her an intense desire to understand how the Israelis' history led them to where they are now. However, she found that top-down political accounts and insider assessments made the lives of those most affected seem like chess pieces. What she wanted was to register the effects of the country's seemingly never-ending conflict on the lives of successive generations. Shuttling back and forth over ten years between East and West Jerusalem, Harris got to know two families: the Israeli Pinczowers/Ezrahis and the Palestinian Abuleils. She came to know members of each family young and old, religious and secular, male and female. As they shared their histories with her, she looked at how each family survived the losses and dislocations that defined their lives; how, in a region where war and its threat were part of the very air they breathed, they gave children hope for their future; and how the adults' understanding of the conflict evolved over time. Combined with a decade of historical research and political analysis, Harris creates a living portrait of one of the most complicated and controversial conflicts of our time"-- "In Jerusalem (working title) is a portrait based on ten years of scrupulous research and historical narrative of three generations of two families living in Jerusalem--one Israeli, the other Palestinian--whose vividly personal account of day to day life amidst extreme historical pressures provides an account of the conflict unlike any we have read before"--… (mais)
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"In Jerusalem" by Lis Harris is a powerful and moving memoir that explores the author's experiences living in Jerusalem during a time of intense political and social upheaval.
The book follows the author's journey as she moves to Jerusalem with her family in the early 1990s. As she settles into her new life, she becomes increasingly aware of the complex political and cultural tensions that define life in the city. She delves into the lives of the people around her, including Palestinians, Israelis, and Orthodox Jews, and offers a nuanced and empathetic perspective on their experiences.
One of the book's standout features is the author's exceptional writing style. The prose is lyrical and poetic, and the author's descriptions of the city and its inhabitants are vivid and evocative. The book is a testament to the author's skillful use of language and her ability to capture the essence of a place and time.
The characters in the book are also well-developed and engaging. The author's interactions with the people around her are both heartwarming and heartbreaking, and she offers a range of perspectives on the complex issues facing the city.
Another notable feature of the book is the author's ability to provide historical and cultural context for the events unfolding around her. She explores the history of the region, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role of religion in daily life, and offers a nuanced and informative perspective on these issues.
Overall, "In Jerusalem" is a beautiful and thought-provoking memoir that offers valuable insights into the complex political and social issues facing the region. The author's exceptional writing style, engaging characters, and insightful commentary make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the region and its history.
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"An entirely fresh take on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that examines the life-shaping reverberations of wars and ongoing tensions upon the everyday lives of families in Jerusalem. A secular, diaspora Jew, Lis Harris grew up with the knowledge of the historical wrongs done to Jews. In adulthood, she developed a growing awareness of the wrongs they in turn had done to the Palestinian people. It gave her an intense desire to understand how the Israelis' history led them to where they are now. However, she found that top-down political accounts and insider assessments made the lives of those most affected seem like chess pieces. What she wanted was to register the effects of the country's seemingly never-ending conflict on the lives of successive generations. Shuttling back and forth over ten years between East and West Jerusalem, Harris got to know two families: the Israeli Pinczowers/Ezrahis and the Palestinian Abuleils. She came to know members of each family young and old, religious and secular, male and female. As they shared their histories with her, she looked at how each family survived the losses and dislocations that defined their lives; how, in a region where war and its threat were part of the very air they breathed, they gave children hope for their future; and how the adults' understanding of the conflict evolved over time. Combined with a decade of historical research and political analysis, Harris creates a living portrait of one of the most complicated and controversial conflicts of our time"-- "In Jerusalem (working title) is a portrait based on ten years of scrupulous research and historical narrative of three generations of two families living in Jerusalem--one Israeli, the other Palestinian--whose vividly personal account of day to day life amidst extreme historical pressures provides an account of the conflict unlike any we have read before"--

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