A Land of our Own: An Oral Autobiography

"These interviews as well as public and informal statements, in addition to being a powerful exposition of all facets of Israel's case, constitute an oral autobiography in which Mrs. Meir's extraordinary personality is expressed in her own words. Not limited to the years of her tenure as Minister of Labor, Foreign Minister, and Prime Minister, they span a lifetime of intense involvement in every aspect of the modern fight for Jewish independence. From the engagingly candid 'My Beginnings.' a description of her childhood and youth, to the last statement in this volume, 'My Life Has Been Blessed,' in which she sums up the totality of her experience as women and stateswoman, the pieces in this book reflect crucial moments in a struggle which began with Mrs. Meir's arrival in Palestine in 1921 and has still not ended. Nor is her personal struggle omitted. In 'Women's Lib - 1930,' dealing with her life as a young wife and mother, she poignantly discusses the inevitable conflict between the demands of her family and her cause."--Book Flap.… (more)