Book · 2022
Who by Fire
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The second book book I love by mati fredman who by fire which tells the story of Leonard Cohen's tour.
Yossi Klein Halevi · The Ezra Klein Show · Nov 2023 Listen at 1:02:47 The best things said about it
His latest book, which is our subject for today, is Who by Fire? Leonard Cohen in the Sinai.
Why people recommend it
Who by Fire by Matti Friedman is a critically acclaimed non-fiction book that recounts the extraordinary and little-known story of legendary musician Leonard Cohen's spontaneous trip to the front lines during the 1973 Yom Kippur War to perform for Israeli soldiers. Yossi Klein Halevi enthusiastically recommended the book on The Ezra Klein Show, praising it as his second favorite work by the author and highlighting its poignant narrative. Russ Roberts also featured the book extensively on EconTalk, interviewing Matti Friedman in both 2022 and 2024 to discuss the historical context of the subject. Roberts noted that Cohen's emotional and physical journey into the Sinai desert not only brought solace and morale to troops facing imminent danger during a national crisis but also served as a major turning point that successfully revitalized the singer's stalled career. Through these discussions, the podcasts emphasized the book's unique blend of cultural history, wartime trauma, and personal redemption, showcasing how art and music intersect with geopolitical conflict to create moments of profound human connection amidst the chaos of war.
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Yossi Klein Halevi the second book book I love by mati fredman who by fire which tells the story of Leonard Cohen's tour 1
“the second book book I love by mati fredman who by fire which tells the story of Leonard Cohen's tour”
Russ Roberts His latest book, which is our subject for today, is Who by Fire? Leonard Cohen in the Sinai. 2
“he was last year in June of 2022 talking about his wonderful book who by fire in that book he tells the story of Leonard Cohen's trip to Israel during the Yom kipur War of 1973 where Cohen played numerous concerts for soldiers at the front and in the process revitalized his career”
“His latest book, which is our subject for today, is Who by Fire? Leonard Cohen in the Sinai.”
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“His book is Who By Fire. Matti, thanks for being part of EconTalk.”