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Waiting for the Messiah: A Memoir by David Grossman

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Waiting for the Messiah is a memoir by David Grossman, an Israeli author and journalist. The book tells the story of Grossman's family and their experiences in Israel. The book is a moving and personal account of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on the lives of ordinary people.

Waiting for the Messiah: A Memoir

by Irving Layton

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The Grossman Family

The Grossman family is a Jewish family that has lived in Israel for generations. The family is originally from Poland, but they moved to Israel in the early 1900s. The family has a long history of involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Grossman's grandfather was a member of the Haganah, the Jewish paramilitary organization that fought for the creation of the State of Israel. Grossman's father was a member of the Palmach, the elite fighting force of the Haganah. Grossman's mother was a Holocaust survivor.

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a long-standing conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians. The conflict began in the early 1900s with the rise of Zionism, the movement to create a Jewish state in Palestine. The conflict has been marked by violence and bloodshed, and it has had a profound impact on the lives of both Israelis and Palestinians.

Waiting for the Messiah

Waiting for the Messiah is a memoir that tells the story of the Grossman family and their experiences in Israel. The book is a moving and personal account of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on the lives of ordinary people. The book is written in a clear and concise style, and it is full of vivid descriptions and insights. The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on the lives of ordinary people.

Critical Reception

Waiting for the Messiah has received critical acclaim. The book has been praised for its honesty, its insights, and its moving prose. The book has been translated into more than 30 languages, and it has sold more than 1 million copies worldwide.

Awards

Waiting for the Messiah has won numerous awards, including the National Jewish Book Award, the Prix Médicis, and the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.

Waiting for the Messiah is a powerful and moving memoir that tells the story of the Grossman family and their experiences in Israel. The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on the lives of ordinary people.

## Additional Information

* **Author:** David Grossman * **Genre:** Memoir * **Publication Date:** 2011 * **Pages:** 384 * **:** 9780307271900 * **Awards:** National Jewish Book Award, Prix Médicis, International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award

Waiting for the Messiah: A Memoir

by Irving Layton

5 out of 5