"Superb . . . Throws new light on the central trauma of Israeli society, and the uses and abuses of this trauma for political manipulation. I, for one, learned from this book that, in order to survive, societies must learn not only to remember but also to forget." –Amos Elon, author of Founders and Sons
"This book is indispensable reading for anyone interested in Israel's self-image and identity . . . Any further discussion of the Holocaust must confront Tom Segev's work." –
George L. Mosse, author of Nazi Culture "Frank and eye-opening . . . A valuable addition." –
Lawrence L. Langer, The New York Times Book Review "Richly documented and written with great passion." –
Elie Wiesel, Los Angeles Times Book Review