The authors of several oral histories celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern state of Israel through interviews with those who lived this turbulent history since the 1948 Proclamation of Independence. Interviewees include underground activists for creation of the state, government officials, military officers, kibbutzniks, Holocaust survivors and other emigrants, and Christian supporters (e.g., Reverend Jerry Falwell). They discuss issues relating to the country's continuing struggle for peace. The volume contains a chronology, map, and b&w photographs but does not include suggested further reading. Annotation 2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
