Praise

“[A] tour de force, offering a balanced and nuanced portrait of one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East.”—The Guardian

“[A] meticulously researched and vividly written account of a woman who defied the odds to become one of the most powerful leaders in the world.”—The Times

“[A] deeply human portrait of a woman who was both a visionary leader and a deeply flawed individual. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East.”—The Independent

“[A] fascinating and deeply researched account of the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in modern history.”—Financial Times

“[A] riveting and deeply researched biography that captures the essence of one of the most formidable leaders of the 20th century. Burkett’s narrative is both authoritative and engaging.”—The New York Times

“[A] masterful exploration of a woman who shaped the destiny of a nation. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Israel and the Middle East.”—The Washington Post

“[A] compelling and insightful account of the life and legacy of Israel’s first female prime minister. Burkett’s writing is both accessible and deeply informative.”—Los Angeles Times

“[A] powerful and unflinching biography that captures the essence of one of Israel’s most iconic leaders. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Jewish state.”—The Telegraph

“[A] compelling and insightful exploration of the life of one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East.”—The Australian

“[A] masterful blend of history and storytelling. It’s a compelling account of a woman who defied the odds to become one of the most powerful leaders in the world.”—Le Monde

“[A] masterful portrait of one of the most formidable figures in modern history. Burkett captures Meir’s complexity, her triumphs, and her flaws with clarity and insight.”—The New Yorker

“[A] compelling and deeply researched account of the life of Israel’s first and only female prime minister. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East.”—Time Magazine

“[A] meticulously researched and vividly written biography. It offers a balanced and insightful look at one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century.”—The Economist

“[A] tour de force. It’s a deeply human portrait of a woman who was both a visionary leader and a deeply flawed individual.”—The Spectator

“[A] powerful and unflinching biography that captures the essence of one of Israel’s most iconic leaders. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Jewish state.”—Haaretz

“[A] masterful blend of history and storytelling. It’s a compelling account of a woman who defied the odds to become one of the most powerful leaders in the world.”—The Australian Financial Review

“[A] fascinating and deeply researched biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in modern history.”—Le Monde

“[A] masterful portrait of one of the most formidable figures in modern history. Burkett captures Meir’s complexity, her triumphs, and her flaws with clarity and insight.”—The New Yorker

“[A] nuanced and engaging exploration of a woman who shaped the destiny of a nation. Burkett’s writing is both authoritative and accessible.”—The Atlantic

“[A] meticulously researched and nuanced account of one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. Burkett’s work is essential reading for scholars of Middle Eastern history and politics.”—The Journal of Modern History

“[A] balanced and insightful exploration of Meir’s leadership and legacy. It is a valuable contribution to the study of Israeli history and the complexities of the Middle East.”—Middle Eastern Studies

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