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1. The Hope

   • Herman Wouk

   • 688pagine
   • 25 ore di lettura

   Herman Wouk, a master of historical fiction, returns with a compelling narrative that captures the human drama surrounding Israel's history. In this epic tale, he immerses readers in the significant events from the 1948 War of Independence to the remarkable Six-Day War in 1967. Blending moments of humor with heroism, the story features four Israeli army officers and the women they love: Zev Barak, a cultured military man from Vienna; Benny Luria, a fighter pilot grappling with religious questions; Sam Pasternak, a sardonic Mossad operative; and Kishote, a whimsical warrior who evolves from a refugee boy on a mule to a high-ranking officer. Alongside them are three memorable Israeli women and an intriguing American, the daughter of a CIA official. With authenticity and narrative strength, the story highlights not just the struggles of one people but the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Ultimately, this tale embodies a message of hope for all humanity, reflecting Wouk's enduring optimism amidst the challenges of our time.

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2. Hope

   • Kevin Sullivan

   • 448pagine
   • 16 ore di lettura

   On May 6, 2013, Amanda Berry made headlines when she escaped from a Cleveland home and called 911, revealing she had been kidnapped for ten years. The chilling story emerged of Ariel Castro, a local school bus driver, who had separately lured Berry and two other young women, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, to his home, where he imprisoned them. Over the next decade, the women endured frequent rape, psychological abuse, and threats of death if they tried to escape. During her captivity, Berry gave birth to a daughter, whom she raised under harrowing circumstances. Through their recollections and Amanda's secret diary, Berry and DeJesus recount the unimaginable suffering they faced and the resilience that helped them survive. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan weave together the events inside Castro's home with original reporting on the search for the missing girls. This narrative reveals details about Castro's life and motivations that have never been disclosed before, offering a harrowing yet uplifting account of two women whose bravery and ingenuity ultimately led them back to their families and freedom.

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3. The Glory

   A Novel

   • Herman Wouk

   • 670pagine
   • 24 ore di lettura

   In The Hope, world-famed historical novelist Herman Wouk told the riveting saga of the first twenty years of Israel's existence, culminating in its resounding triumph in the Six-Day War, which amazed the world as few events of this turbulent century have. With The Glory, Wouk rejoins the story of Israel's epic journey in one of his most compelling works yet. From the euphoric aftermath of that stunning victory in 1967, through the harrowing battles of the Yom Kippur War, the heroic Entebbe rescue, the historic Camp David Accords, and finally the celebration of forty years of independence and the opening of the road to peace, Wouk immerses us in the bloody battles, the devastating defeats, the elusive victories.

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