Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 2025-06-11

Books mentioned on A Former Israeli Prime Minister on Why the Gaza War Must End | The Ezra Klein Show

4 books · With Ehud Olmert · Watch on YouTube

Ehud Olmert recommended American Lion by Jon Meacham, All or Nothing by Michael Wolff, Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Wait Till Next Year by Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   American Lion

   Jon Meacham · at 1:10:57

   American Lion by Jon Meacham is a biographical exploration of President Andrew Jackson that examines his leadership, character, and turbulent time in the White House.

   Recommended

   “Uh one is the biography of Thomas Jefferson, John Mitum, the art of power, an extraordinary life story of one of the greatest figures in American history.”

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2. 

   All or Nothing

   Michael Wolff · at 1:11:14

   All or Nothing by Michael Wolff is a compelling political book that chronicles Donald Trump's efforts to recapture the American presidency during the crucial year leading up to the election.

   Recommended

   “And then of course Mike Wolf uh uh story all or nothing about the last year before the last elections in America about President Trump which is uh interesting very exciting.”

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3. 

   Team of Rivals

   Doris Kearns Goodwin · at 1:11:30

   Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin is a celebrated historical study examining how Abraham Lincoln brought his fiercest political opponents into his wartime cabinet.

   Recommended

   “I can recommend also you know uh the uh book of uh Dory Karn Goodwin. I like to read her history books which are absolutely fascinating about you know the uh the uh uh dinner of rivals and uh of Lincoln of Johnson of you name it.”

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4. 

   Wait Till Next Year

   Doris Kearns Goodwin · at 1:11:50

   Wait Till Next Year by Doris Kearns Goodwin is a poignant memoir that captures the author's childhood in suburban New York alongside the cultural heartbeat of Brooklyn during the 1950s.

   Recommended

   “But she read also wait till next year which is a personal story not her biography but a personal story about her time in Brooklyn where the Brooklyn Dodgers were still the uh most popular baseball team which was part of her life.”

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