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Product description Book by Avnery, Uri From Library Journal This book is like a long, intense conversation, filled with digressions but always returning to the tensions, hopes, and frustrations of ten years of effort to move the Palestinians and Israelis toward peace. Avnery, Israeli journalist and peace activist, traveled extensively to establish personal contact with PLO leaders similarly committed to argue, listen, and begin to trust, and he grew to respect and admire his country's enemies. Within Israel itself, he worked to persuade political leaders and the public to take steps toward peace instead of clinging to fear and hatred. Not even the assassinations of two colleagues and the fighting in Lebanon in 1982 could destroy his belief that peaceful coexistence can replace bloody confrontation. Political issues and possible solutions are presented clearly in this passionate report. Highly recommended. Elizabeth R. Hayford, President, Assoc. Colls. of the Midwest, Chicago Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.