Walking Israel: A Personal Search For The Soul Of A Nation (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
I enjoyed this book. I have also read Fletcher's book on walking Northern Ireland so I was prepared for his journalistic point of view and at times judgemental and oversimplified positions and it was clear at the outset of this book that he was poised to give Israel a very hard time. But as his trek went on, I do believe his thinking evolved and that he grew in front of his readers' eyes and that he simply admits by the end being absolutely in love with the country and its people. Also I learned a lot-- not deep things but nice details of what he saw on his walk the length of Israel's Mediterranean coast. I recommend it. To someone living in Israel it is likely unsatisfactory on many counts. But for someone like me who spent a few years there but doesn't know the country nearly as well as they would like, I think it does have that ineffable "feel" of Israel and is a very enjoyable read. This book is a journey of tradition, belief & a life-long goal for Martin Fletcher, an NBC news reporter and long-time resident of a Northern Israeli town, who carves out six weeks out of his schedule and walks the length of the Israeli coast. Along the way, he collects stories, gathers beliefs and presents a "look into the foundations that fostered the creation of modern Israel, while retracing & re-evaluating his past experiences.A great book about a reporter's reflection on his career, family and people who helped him along in his life. Fletcher also portrays those who suffered during the creation of Israel and the many people that are pushing parts of Israel into the future.
What do You think about Walking Israel: A Personal Search For The Soul Of A Nation (2010)?
Great book. Even though it is non-fiction, it reads like a novel.
—jllbtlr
I did not finish this book. It was very dry reading.
—stamperne
