Episode · EconTalk · 2023-04-10
Books mentioned on Daniel Gordis on Israel and Impossible Takes Longer
As Israel turns 75, has it fulfilled the promise of its founders? Daniel Gordis of Shalem College talks about his book, Impossible Takes Longer, with EconTalk's Russ Roberts looking at the successes and failures of Israel.
Russ Roberts recommended Israel by Daniel Gordis, and discussed Impossible Takes Longer by Daniel Gordis and If a Place Can Make You Cry by Daniel Gordis. Daniel Gordis discussed The Jewish State by Theodor Herzl and Wild Problems by Russ Roberts.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Impossible Takes Longer
Discussed“his latest book and the subject of today's conversation is impossible takes longer 75 years after its creation has Israel fulfilled its Founders dreams”
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The Jewish State
The Jewish State by Theodor Herzl is a foundational political pamphlet that outlined the vision for a modern homeland for the Jewish people and catalyzed the modern Zionist movement.
Discussed“and everybody from people like Theodore herzl who is considered kind of the the father of modern political Zionism because his book The Jewish State came out in 1896”
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Israel
Israel by Daniel Gordis is a comprehensive historical overview that traces the complex political and social developments of the nation from its foundational roots to the modern era.
Recommended“if you want more of the history you can read Danny's earlier book Israel concise history a fantastic read I recommend it”
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Wild Problems
Wild Problems is a guide by Russ Roberts that explores difficult life decisions which cannot be resolved through standard cost-benefit analysis.
Discussed“because and this by the way has a lot to do with you know with your fabulous book Wild problems”
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If a Place Can Make You Cry
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.
Discussed“you wrote a beautiful book called uh if a place could make you cry that could have been reissued is home to stay”
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