Bibi

My Story

By: Benjamin Netanyahu

Narrated by: David Marantz, Benjamin Netanyahu

Length: 25 hrs and 49 mins

Publisher's summary

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

In Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu’s ”compelling” (The Economist) and “substantive” (The Guardian) autobiography, the newly reelected prime minister of Israel tells the story of his family, his path to leadership, and his unceasing commitment to defending his country and securing its future.

From their earliest days, Bibi and his close-knit brothers, Yoni and Iddo, were instilled with purpose. Born in the wake of the Holocaust at the dawn of Israel’s independence and raised in a family with a prominent Zionist history, they understood that the Jewish state was a hard-won and still precarious gift. All three studied in American high schools—where they learned to appreciate the United States—before returning to their cherished homeland.

The brothers joined an elite special forces outfit of the Israeli Defense Forces known as “the Unit.” At twenty-two, Bibi was wounded while leading his team in the rescue of hostages from a hijacked plane. Four years later, in 1976, Yoni was killed in Entebbe, Uganda, while leading his men in one of the most daring hostage-rescue missions in modern times. Yoni became a legend; Bibi felt he would never recover from his grief. Yet, inspired by Yoni’s legacy and guided by the wisdom of his visionary historian father, Bibi thrust himself into the international struggle against terrorism, ultimately becoming the longest-serving prime minister in Israel’s history—an honor he further cemented by winning reelection in 2022.

In this memoir Bibi weaves together his gripping personal story with the dramatic history of Israel and the Jewish people. Through a host of vivid anecdotes, he narrates his own evolution from soldier to statesman, while providing a unique perspective on leadership, the fraught geopolitics of the Middle East, and his successful efforts to liberate Israel’s economy, which helped turn it into a global powerhouse of technological innovation.

Netanyahu gives colorful, detailed, and revealing accounts of his often turbulent relationships and negotiations with Presidents Clinton, Obama, and Trump. With eye-opening candor, he delves into the back channels of high diplomacy—including his struggle against the radical forces that threaten Israel and the world at large, and the decisive events that led to Israel’s groundbreaking 2020 peace agreements with four Arab states.

Offering an unflinching account of a life, a family, and a nation, Netanyahu writes from the heart and embraces controversy head-on. Steely and funny, high-tempo and full of verve, this autobiography will stand as a defining testament to the value of political conviction and personal courage.

©2022 Benjamin Netanyahu. All rights reserved. (P)2022 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

Great book!

Beautifully written. I couldn’t stop listening; however, given its length it was necessary. I always enjoy an autobiography when the writer tells of his mistakes as well as his successes. I’ve admired BiBi for years and now I know more about him. I highly recommend.

Outstanding !

Absolutely enjoyed reading about all the things that happened in between the headlines, congratulations on the new election and God bless.

peek into government

The modern state of Israel & I are about the same age. This peek into workings of gov & history, ancient & recent, was very interesting. Even the roles of media & human nature play heavily into the account. similar to our own country's circumstances.

Excellent

A great read. An excellent way to learn about Israeli history and the current Prime Minister, whose economic vision has created the eighth-largest superpower in the world. Be a thorough recounting of the last 30 years of israeli politics.

Highly recommend

Great perspective of modern Israeli issues. Very well written and composed. Must read for anyone interested in the Middle East.

I learned so much

Really enjoyable read. I learned so much I didn’t know about Bibi, Israeli history, and the context of much of todays Middle East.

Our Times Churchill

A damned fine book. You’ll learn a lot about the most incredible country of the past 25 years.

great book, great story!

there are not many leaders who actually stand for their country, and this story just shows his complete dedication to Israel despite what is told everywhere...

BiBi

There was nothing I disliked about this book. I only wish the USA had a few politicians with his love of country and desire to succeed. Without milking the system while in office.

Amazing person Amazing life Amazing work

A BIG Yasher Koach and gratitude from the Jewish people and the world at large.
Blessings to Bibi and his family.