Book · 2002 · Biography & Autobiography
If a Place Can Make You Cry
Dispatches from an Anxious State
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You moved here in 1998 from Los Angeles and you published a remarkable book a very powerful book titled if a place can make you to cry dispatches from an anxious State I strongly recommend it.
Why people recommend it
If a Place Can Make You Cry by Daniel Gordis is a collection of dispatches from an anxious state that reflects on the emotional and political realities of living in Israel during times of intense conflict. The book was discussed on EconTalk by host Russ Roberts across multiple episodes. During an interview with the author, Roberts strongly recommended the powerful book, noting that Gordis had originally moved to Los Angeles before relocating to Israel in 1998 and documenting the anxieties of the Second Intifada. In a separate EconTalk episode, Roberts reflected again on the book, observing that the title could easily be reissued with a theme focused on the deep-rooted desire to stay home despite ongoing turmoil. Both podcast discussions utilized the book to explore the psychological weight of Israeli society, the complexities of national identity, and the enduring commitment of individuals who choose to build their lives in a deeply contested and emotionally charged region.
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Russ Roberts you moved here in 1998 from Los Angeles and you published a remarkable book a very powerful book titled if… 2
“you moved here in 1998 from Los Angeles and you published a remarkable book a very powerful book titled if a place can make you to cry dispatches from an anxious State I strongly recommend it”
“you wrote a beautiful book called uh if a place could make you cry that could have been reissued is home to stay”
