Palestine

Peace Not Apartheid

By: Jimmy Carter

Narrated by: Jimmy Carter

Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

Following his #1 New York Times best seller Our Endangered Values, the former president, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, offers an assessment of what must be done to bring permanent peace to Israel, with dignity and justice for Palestine.

President Carter, who was able to negotiate peace between Israel and Egypt, has remained deeply involved in Middle East affairs since leaving the White House. He has stayed in touch with the major players from all sides in the conflict and has made numerous trips to the Holy Land, most recently as an observer of the Palestinian elections in 2005 and 2006.

In this book, President Carter shares his intimate knowledge of the history of the Middle East and his personal experiences with the principal actors, and he addresses sensitive political issues many American officials avoid. Pulling no punches, Carter prescribes steps that must be taken for the two states to share the Holy Land without a system of apartheid or the constant fear of terrorism.

The general parameters of a long-term, two-state agreement are well known, the president writes. There will be no substantive and permanent peace for any peoples in this troubled region as long as Israel is violating key U.N. resolutions, official American policy, and the international "road map" for peace by occupying Arab lands and oppressing the Palestinians.

Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid is a challenging, provocative, and courageous work.

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From The Lips of a Wise Man

I'm going to miss my former President Carter and the wisdom he has shown in later years. God Bless you and Rosalind.

A Historical First-Hand Account of Attempted Peace

Former President Carter leads us through decades of success and failure in the negotiations of peace in the Middle East, particularly when it comes to Israel and Palenstine. I appreciate the details through the eyes of a prominent leader that was heavily involved in the events between the two during his time in office and beyond. Considering, current events, this is extremely insightful in what has lead to the horrific genocide of those in Gaza and other victims of violent attacks by Hamas. Context is important and we need more of it now more than ever. The actions of leaders are paid by the blood of their citizens. For anyone looking for historical context, this is a must for a better perspective.

a must read

my respect for former president Jimmy Carter has skyrocketed. the information in the his book is valuable as it demonstrates why we cannot achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East. while Carter was hopeful that things could get better in this 2006 book, he would be so disappointed if he knew what was going on today in Gaza. my only quibble is that when he speaks about Israel's military might,he does not provide sufficient historical context for how Jewish refugees from Europe aquired such an arsenal. I'll give you a hint: the United States. that said,he not only focuses on Israel and Palestine but surrounding countries such as Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and others. if you truly want to understand what is happening today in Gaza, this is a Must read. I loved that he narrated this book.

Ther is still hope for Peace

This book is well researched and presented with first hand information. I respect Mr.Carter and his candid report on the situation, never befor a prominent US citizen ever took time to visit the place and get the facts from both sides of the parties. It is sad to see that there were several occasions where both parties came very close to a peaceful agreement, but never honored eachothers words. I am sincerely hoping that this book will initiate a dialogue between the two parties and bring new hope and peace to the region which is very dear to people of all faiths.

Perfectly put, as usual.

Carter nailed it. What an amazingly sharp mind, eloquent storyteller, and all-round ethical human being. Anyone disputing him on the topic of Israeli treatment of Palestinians is either deceiver or deceived.

The whole truth

I can describe this book in a word: WOW! I thought I was knowledgeable about the subject matter particularly by comparison with the average person but Jimmy Carter gives insight about the inner workings behind the scenes.

As a person who once thought that the Palestinians were a bunch of terrorists, that opinion doesn't survive the application of objective logic. I now know that this is simply how they have been portrayed by partisan politicians, the media, and during election year speeches.

I think everyone should read this book before assigning blame because there is plenty to go around. It is a complex situation which requires objectivity which is not possible until one knows the whole story.

The most powerful aspect of the book is the description of the living conditions of the Muslims and Christians in the occupied territories. I almost wanted to cry for them.

I shudder to think that my tax dollars have been used to lend blind support to these atrocities. The saddest thing is that so many people have been trained to look down on someone simply for questioning current policies. Any ideal worth standing for can easily withstand such questions. When a light is shined on the corner of a room, the only thing which scurries away is that which should not be.

This book points out things each side has done to exacerbate the problem so to say it is biased is short-sighted. It is simply honest and provides a clear road map for a solution. To call it a must-read would be a gross understatement.

A non biased look at one of the Middle East crisis

Any additional comments?

A well researched informative book for anyone curios about the actual events taking place in Palestine. Nice to hear the account of someone who has actually BEEN there and involved in the negotiations for decades...

Powerful!

Jimmy Carter is a man of high morals! he did so much for the peace process. Truly a neutral negotiator for peace.

Very good

I love it but, the narrator spoke a little fast. I am glad I listened to it.

Powerful, Insightful and Scholarly

What a powerful understanding of today’s times. It is short if not prophetic!!! Thank you Ms. President.