44 pages • 1 hour read
Yossi Klein HaleviLetters to My Palestinian Neighbor
Nonfiction | Collection of Letters | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor by Yossi Klein Halevi is a collection of ten letters to a hypothetical Palestinian neighbor, presenting an Israeli perspective on Jewish identity, history, and the Israel/Palestine conflict, while inviting a Palestinian response for mutual understanding. The letters cover Jewish narratives, historical events, contemporary Israeli society, and interfaith dialogue. The book addresses potentially sensitive topics such as historical traumas including the Holocaust and the Nakba.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Yossi Klein Halevi's Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor is praised for its heartfelt and compassionate attempt to bridge the Israeli-Palestinian divide through personal letters. Many commend its emotional depth and effort to foster understanding. Critics argue it sometimes oversimplifies complex issues. Overall, it's seen as a sincere quest for dialogue and empathy.
Who Should Read Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor?
A reader captivated by Yossi Klein Halevi's Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor is likely interested in Middle Eastern affairs, peace efforts, and intercultural dialogue. Comparable to Daniel Gordis's We Stand Divided, they appreciate nuanced perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and seek empathetic, thoughtful narratives.