In the Name of Sorrow and Hope

By Noa Rabin, Ben Artz, Noa Ben Artzi-Pelossof

Book Overview

"Grandfather, you were the pillar of fire in front of the camp and now we are left in the camp alone, in the dark . . . . Grandfather, you were and still are our hero." When Noa Ben Artzi-Pelossof... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679450793
• ISBN13: 9780679450795
• Release Date: April 1996
• Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 1.0" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

An amazing book

I was 15 when Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated. I remember the great sorrow that was shown in the newspapers and on the television. No one could believe it had happened. Yitzhak Rabin has always been of great interest to me, and this wonderful book tells an amazing and courageous story. Noa Ben Artzi-Pelossof, Rabin's only granddaughter, tells the story of her grandfather's life as she saw it. She refers to Rabin throughout the book as Saba, the Hebrew word meaning Grandpa. Some of the tales she tells are quite humerous; others are heart-wrenching. Some might say that this biography is likely to be biased, as it is written by someone who was extremely close to the subject; whether it is or it isn't (I personally believe the latter), this is a book well worth reading. It is the story of a soldier, a politician, a world leader, and most improtantly, a devoted grandfather. A truly wonderful piece of literature, worthy of a five-star rating.

The best book you could ever imagine

I read this book for a school project and it made such an impact on me. I think that Ms. Artzi-Pelossof is an incredible author and I think she is so brave for being able to write about her grandfather. Thank you, Noa!

An excellent book for all ages about modern Israeli life

I enjoyed this book so much that I bought it for our Lutheran church library. What made me read this book in the first place was the moving eulogy Noa gave at her grandfather's funeral. In front of heads of state, the Israeli government representatives and family, Noa spoke not of her grandfather as prime minister, but what he meant to her as a sabba--he and Mrs. Rabin raised Noa, so Rabin was actually like a father to her. The book is divided into several sections--the assassination and its aftermath, Noa's life, and what it is like to be an Israeli teenager today--very like American living except with compulsory military service and the threat of war always hanging over your head. She calls for world peace. This is an excellent book for teens because it gives them a down-to-earth, real-life story of a young woman in the middle of one of the more important families in political history. I applaud her for writing this story of her life, told touchingly and often humorously. A fine young woman.

An honest look at grief, family, and Isreal....

Wow, I can hardly believe that I am the first person to write an on-line review of this book. I really found this book to be a breath of fresh air. Noa Ben Artzi-Pelossof's candor, sincerity, innocence and youth combine to produce a work straight from the heart. She reveals a vibrant family life, which included a special relationship with her grandfather, Yitzak Rabin. This is a great book for someone who enjoys reading about people's lives in other countries, and wants to know the mind of an Israeli citizen. I didn't agree with her political views, but it is easy for me to disagree while living in a country that has not known war on its land for 130 years. The authors simplicity and failure to romanticize events makes this book ring with truth and honesty. She tells it like is/was and does so in a compelling way. As a result the reader cares for her, her family and her grandfather, so that when tragedy strikes the pain is real. One of the best 5 books I have ever read.

Fascinating sight of Israels youth.

You start reading it, and it keeps you from the first to the last word.