The Prime Ministers

An Intimate Narrative of Israeli Leadership

By: Yehuda Avner

Narrated by: Derek Perkins

The Prime Ministers is the first and only insider account of Israeli politics from the founding of the Jewish State to the near-present day. It reveals stunning details of life-and-death decision-making, top-secret military operations and high level peace negotiations. The Prime Ministers brings listeners into the orbits of world figures, including Menachem Begin, Yitzhak Rabin, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Henry Kissinger, Yasser Arafat, Margaret Thatcher, Princess Diana and the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Written in a captivating literary style by a political adviser, speechwriter and diplomat, The Prime Ministers is an enthralling political memoir, and a precisely crafted prism through which to view current Middle East affairs. The Prime Ministers presents first-hand accounts of major historical events, including:

• Menachem Begin's decision to bomb Saddam Hussein's nuclear reactor
• Yitzhak Rabin's handling of the Entebbe rescue mission
• The Egypt-Israel peace process
• The shelling of the Irgun arms ship, the Altalena Deir Yessin

It offers keen observations of key personalities, and unforgettable descriptions of political rivalries, diplomatic blunders, White House and Buckingham Palace banquets and more, to bring Israel's history to life in a way no book has done before.

©2010 Yehuda Avner (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Breathtaking

An absolutely fascinating narrative from the first to the last page. Free of embellishments which so often tarnish historical chronicles. A behind-the-scenes look at moments that defined contemporary history for thr whole of humanity and for the Jewish people in particular.

Prime Praise for The Prime Ministers

Yehuda Avner indeed provides an intimate and fascinating narrative of Israeli leadership. He reveals the complexities of leadership, the wonder of Providence (Yossel Kolowitz), the fruit of boldness (Entebbe rescue mission), the importance of principle (Sabbath), the truth that "people are people" (Begin/Sadat relationship), and the history, heritage, beauty, tenacity, and importance of Israel and the Jewish people. Thank you, Ambassador Avner.

Very informative, insiders look at the early leaders of Israel

Enjoyed, lots of info but a compelling read. Not boring! Hats off to M. Begin

Brilliant. For real.

The writing is great, intellectually stimulating, scientifically backed and provides historical insight. I loved it.

Gripping

Only criticism is that the pronunciations of the Hebrew were often butchered. That could have and should have be caught and fixed.