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Every book Ehud Olmert recommended on podcasts
Ehud Olmert appeared as a guest on The Ezra Klein Show to share his perspective as a former Israeli prime minister, discussing the ongoing Gaza war and the critical necessity for conflict resolution. Alongside his serious geopolitical commentary, Olmert offered literary recommendations celebrating the historical writing of Doris Kearns Goodwin. He specifically recommended Goodwin's acclaimed book Team of Rivals, praising her fascinating historical accounts involving prominent historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Olmert expressed a great fondness for reading her historical works, emphasizing their engaging nature and deep insights into leadership dynamics among political opponents. Additionally, Olmert recommended Goodwin's memoir Wait Till Next Year. He described this particular book as a personal story rather than a conventional biography, focusing on her upbringing in Brooklyn during a time when the Brooklyn Dodgers stood out as the most popular baseball team, forming an integral part of her early life experiences. Through these recommendations, Olmert revealed an appreciation for both sweeping historical narratives and personal memoirs that capture distinct cultural eras.
Books recommended by Ehud Olmert
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Team of Rivals
Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin is a historical work detailing Abraham Lincoln's political leadership and his strategy of appointing his former presidential rivals to his 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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Wait Till Next Year
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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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| A Former Israeli Prime Minister on Why the Gaza War Must End | The Ezra Klein Show | The Ezra Klein Show | 2025-06-11 | 2 |