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Every book Peter Beinart recommended on podcasts

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  • Peter Beinart has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of October 24, 2023.
  • Peter Beinart has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of October 24, 2023.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of October 24, 2023.
  • The 2 books Peter Beinart has mentioned in the most episodes, as of October 24, 2023: Strangers in the House and The Question of Palestine.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Peter Beinart aired on October 24, 2023.

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Guest on The Ezra Klein Show · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Peter Beinart has brought his perspective as a prominent commentator on Jewish politics, the Middle East, and foreign policy to discussions on podcasts such as The Ezra Klein Show. During his appearances, Beinart has recommended significant literary works that shed light on the Palestinian experience and regional history. First, he recommended Edward W. Said's classic 1979 book The Question of Palestine, noting that it effectively lays out the historical and lived reality of the Palestinian experience. Second, Beinart recommended Raja Shehadeh's memoir Strangers in the House, offering readers a personal and reflective narrative exploring the history and impacts of the region. Through these recommendations, Beinart directs listeners toward essential literature that deepens their understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, encouraging engagement with diverse historical viewpoints and personal narratives that articulate the complexities of life and politics in the Middle East.

Books recommended by Peter Beinart

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  1. Strangers in the House

    Raja Shehadeh · Recommended · 1 episode

    Strangers in the House is a powerful memoir by Raja Shehadeh that documents personal and political life under occupation.

    Recommended
    “the second is rajer Shah's Memoir strangers in the house Spencer mentioned the nakba”
    The Ezra Klein Show The Jewish Left Is Trying to Hold Two Thoughts at Once 2023-10-24 Listen at 1:03:09
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The Question of Palestine

    Edward W. Said · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Question of Palestine by Edward W.

    Recommended
    “the first is Edward s's kind of classic book the question of Palestine in 1979 which really lays out the Palestinian experience”
    The Ezra Klein Show The Jewish Left Is Trying to Hold Two Thoughts at Once 2023-10-24 Listen at 1:02:50
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
The Jewish Left Is Trying to Hold Two Thoughts at OnceThe Ezra Klein Show2023-10-242