"The vignettes of personalities in Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip give substance and veracity to complex and sensitive personal and political relations.... The book is worth a thou sand polemics, and Americans should thought fully ponder its implications as we reshape our policies toward the Middle East."

-George W. Ball, former Under Secretary of State and former United States Ambassador to the United Nations

"This is a splendid book. It presents an appealing, accurate, and sophisticated treatment of the tan gled and intricate problems of the Middle East."

-Clark M. Clifford, former Secretary of Defense

"The sympathetic and understanding approach is commendable... An excellent work."

-Philip M. Klutznick, President Emeritus of the World Jewish Congress and Honorary President of B'nai B'rith International