I chose to read Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza because I wanted to understand how a prominent Jewish thinker like Peter Beinart processes the moral and emotional weight of what Israel has done to Gaza. Beinart, a journalist and political commentator, has spent years grappling with Jewish identity, Zionism, and Israel’s actions toward… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza by Peter Beinart
Month: February 2025
BOOK REVIEW: Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari
After reading Sapiens and Homo Deus, I was eager to explore Yuval Noah Harari’s Nexus. Harari has a unique way of blending history, philosophy, and future speculation into thought-provoking narratives. Nexus continues this trend, serving as a bridge between his previous works and offering deeper insights into the interconnected nature of technology, politics, and human… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari
Why Are Palestinians So Deeply Attached to Their Homes and Land?
As I was reading The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan, I came across a powerful moment at the end of Chapter 9. For the first time, Dalia Eshkenazi visited Bashir Khairi at his temporary home in Ramla. Bashir’s family had been forcefully expelled from the house where he had grown up—now occupied by Dalia’s family,… Continue reading Why Are Palestinians So Deeply Attached to Their Homes and Land?
BOOK REVIEW: The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan
Having read several books on the history of Israel and Palestine, I can confidently say that The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan stands out as the most compelling and deeply human narrative. Unlike other historical accounts, this book personalizes the conflict through the intertwined stories of two families—one Palestinian, the other Jewish—both deeply connected to… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan
BOOK REVIEW: The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy
I just finished reading The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy by John Mearsheimer, a professor at the University of Chicago, and Stephen Walt, a professor at Harvard University. At nearly 500 pages, it’s a substantial read, but I powered through it in about 24 hours because I was determined to understand one of the… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy
Book review: Brain on fire
On the brink of the first winter storm of the season, I nearly escaped it, heading to Chicago to pick up my family. I had carefully selected three audiobooks for the road—one on AI, one on religion, and one on politics. But in the end, I found myself immersed in Brain on Fire by Susannah… Continue reading Book review: Brain on fire