Episode · EconTalk · 2022-06-06
Books mentioned on Matti Friedman on Leonard Cohen and the Yom Kippur War
In October 1973, an unhappy Leonard Cohen was listening to the radio on his Greek island home when he heard that Israel was at war. He headed to Tel Aviv, exchanging a personal and creative crisis for a national one.
Russ Roberts recommended We Were The Future by Yael Neeman, and discussed Who by Fire by Matti Friedman. Matti Friedman recommended The Yom Kippur War by Abraham Rabinovich and Six Days of War by Michael B. Oren.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Who by Fire
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.
Discussed“His latest book, which is our subject for today, is Who by Fire? Leonard Cohen in the Sinai.”
Where to get it
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The Yom Kippur War
The Yom Kippur War by Abraham Rabinovich is a comprehensive historical account detailing the 1973 Arab-Israeli conflict.
Recommended“I want to recommend to listeners two books. We'll link to uh Abraham Rabinovich's book of the Yom Kippur War and Michael Oren's book of the Six-Day War uh Six Days of War.”
Where to get it
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Six Days of War
Six Days of War by Michael B.
Recommended“We'll link to uh Abraham Rabinovich's book of the Yom Kippur War and Michael Oren's book of the Six-Day War uh Six Days of War. They're they're both fantastic historical accounts”
Where to get it
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We Were The Future
We Were The Future by Yael Neeman is a reflective memoir that captures the unique experience of growing up within the communal framework of an Israeli kibbutz.
Recommended“I also want to recommend the book We Were the Future uh by Yael Neeman.”
Where to get it
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“His book is Who By Fire. Matti, thanks for being part of EconTalk.”