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Hello everyone,
I am currently trying to study two nations. Israel and Cuba. I am currently readin "The Case for Israel" By Dershowitz...here is a review on it: From Booklist Dershowitz is one of the nation's most prominent and visible defense attorneys, and he is also an ardent, eloquent, but not always uncritical defender of Israel. This book is written in the form of a legal brief. He does not seek to defend particular policies of the current Israeli government. In fact, Dershowitz has frequently criticized some Israeli policies toward Palestinians, particularly regarding West Bank settlements. Rather, here he attempts to rebut what he views as the more general and blatantly discriminatory criticisms of Israel as a state and culture. Some of these criticisms deny the "right" of Israel to exist. In response, Dershowitz asserts both the practical and moral justification for the continued existence of Israel as Jewish state. He also convincingly refutes several other oft-repeated myths, including the supposedly benign treatment of Jews in Arab lands and the "cycle of violence" canard that morally equates Palestinian suicide bombings with Israeli efforts to arrest or kill bombers before they act. As usual, Dershowitz is a passionate but generally fair and honest advocate for his position. Jay Freeman
I have also read a book on Cuba: Cuba- A Revolution In Motion:Isaac Saney's book explains why, despite all its difficulties, Cuba continues to inspire people around the world. One of the many strengths of this book is the perspective that Cuban society and the Cuban revolution is, and always has been in motion -- a dynamic process. This thorough guide reviews modern Cuba's economic and political institutions, its current problems and successes, including the issues of race and inequality, in the context of the constant hostility of U.S. imperialism and the struggles of the Cuban people for a better world.
What I really want is the point of view of people who have traveled to or lived in Cuba.
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