Miko Peled is an Israeli peace activist who spends his time between Jerusalem and San Diego. Born into a strongly Zionist family in Jerusalem, as a young man Peled witnessed the transformation of his father, Gen. Matti Peled, from a well-known leader in Israel's military to a strong peace activist. The General's Son has been translated into numerous other languages and Peled, a gripping public speaker, has lectured around the world in his campaign to promote justice, democracy, and equal rights for Palestinians and Israelis. Alice Walker is an activist and a Pulitzer Prize winning author. She has written more than 30 books, including The Color Purple, The Temple of My Familiar, and The Way Forward is With a Broken Heart.
"A fascinating story that provides much food for thought."—Uri
Avnery, Former Member of Knesset and veteran peace activist
"Miko is truly inspiring in the telling of his family's story, and
of his own struggles to live up to the moral, ethical, and
intellectual legacy from his father."—Landrum Bolling, former
President, Earlham College
"We are privileged to accompany the author on his journey of
self-education... culminating in poignant advcacy of a unitary
binational state anchored in common humanity"—Walid Khalidi,
General Secretary, Institute for Palestine Studies
"Out of personal pain and sober reflection on the past comes this
powerful narrative of transformation... [A] must-read for anyone
who has not lost hope that one day peace and justice will prevail
in Israel and Palestine."—Ilan Pappé, Israeli historian
"The story of Miko Peled, his mother and father, reveals how facts,
compassion and a universal sense of justice took hold and inspires
this energetic and informed voice for peace." —Ralph Nader
"This critically important memoir by Miko Peled, a writer and
citizen at the dynastic heart of Israel's identity, is a must-read
for anyone, Jewish or not, who cares about our collective evolution
to a more peaceful and compassionate world. Brave, honorable and
engaging work." —Naomi Wolf
“This is a brilliantly rendered father-and-son saga amidst a
background that evokes Greek mythology….a story of admiration—and
anger.” —Seymour Hersh
"Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, The General's
Son is an extraordinary read from beginning to end and
especially recommended for inclusion into community and academic
library collections." —Paul Vogel, Midwest Book Review
"This critically important memoir by Miko Peled, a writer and
citizen at the dynastic heart of Israel's identity, is a must-read
for anyone, Jewish or not, who cares about our collective evolution
to a more peaceful and compassionate world. Brave, honorable and
engaging work." —Naomi Wolf, author and social critic
“This is a brilliantly rendered father-and-son saga amidst a
background that evokes Greek mythology . . . . a story of
admiration—and anger.” —Seymour Hersh, American investigative
journalist
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