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#352943 in Books Ruth Gruber 2010-10-19 2010-10-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .4 x 5.50l; 1.33 #File Name: 1453258302478 pagesRaquela A Woman of Israel
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. The story of the nation of Israel; told through someone who lived it.By Diane L. LybbertRuth Gruber wanted to tell the story of the nation of Israel. To do so she wanted to find a true 'woman of Israel'. She found Raquela; who was a 9th generation Israeli. Beginning in the 1940s Raquela's story is told - nursing school to become a midwife; dealing with news of Hitler's atrocities against the Jews. Further tragedy when the Jews were rescued from the camps; and then had no 'homeland' to return to. Thousands of them ended up in refugee camps which were not much better than where they had been. Raquela is sent to some of these camps to care for the pregnant women there; to deliver their babies; as well as delivering hope of eventual freedom. The book is an excellent history lesson from the point of view of one who lived it. The Arab-Israeli conflict is nothing new; and the Jews still struggle to claim their 'homeland'.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book by Ruth GruberBy Jean E. TerryThis is an amazing book. It is a page turner; although I am reading it more slowly as I want to take it in more and not finish too fast. Ruth Gruber was an amazing writer. I am sad she is gone now at 105 in 2016. Her life itself was an amazing life; spanning World War II; etc.. This book really provides an inside look at what it was like in Israel after the war when Israel had to fight to exist. It is nothing short than a miracle of God that they did. The evil of the British at that time is mind boggling. The British government treated the Jews that had been released from prison camps almost as badly as the Nazi's did. I still don't get it. It is very much the personal story of Raquela; but also the story of the early beginnings of Israel. There is so much I didn't know or understand about that time period. I am a lover of Israel and believe that they will prevail as God will never forsake them. Anyone who has any interest in Israel should read this book.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A memoir of a great womanBy Gingit22An entire history lesson of Palestine leading up to the state of a Israel! !An intimate portrayal of how Israelis have had to live under inhumane conditions and still have to now in 2014!Tragic; but inspiring that a woman like Raquela felt that Israel was the most important thing in her life and it needed to survive; no matter what! Awe inspiring that such a woman existed and helped make the state of Israel what it is today! A homeland for the Jews; and long may the flag wave! Thank you Raquela!
