"Lipstadt offers a distilled, delicate account of Meir's remarkable dedication to her nation that encourages a learned reckoning with her complex legacy."–John Knight,
New York Times Book Review "Engaging writing and fresh perspectives on key moments. . . . An important and captivating short biography of a unique figure in modern Jewish life."–Avi Shilon
, Literary Review "Comprehensive. . . . Always thoughtful. . . . A nuanced account of a leader whose influence endures in the Middle East."–
Kirkus Reviews "Lipstadt's book,
Golda Meir: Israel's Matriarch, is a holistic portrait. It neither neglects nor erases Meir's shortcomings, but finds in them the same worldview that fostered her many successes."–PJ Grisar,
The Forward "Absorbing. . . . Lipstadt's book offers the most perceptive account to date of how Golda forged her conviction in the fires of personal and collective memory."–Benjamin Balint,
Jewish Review of Books "Deborah Lipstadt's own ambassadorial role, her grounding as a scholar, and her firsthand experience of gender issues in a leadership position make her the ideal biographer for Golda Meir. It's a true pleasure to read this lively and deeply informed account of one of Israel's pivotal figures."–Bob Goldfarb, Jewish Book Council
"Lipstadt succeeds in painting a visceral portrait of Golda Meir as a gifted orator and blunt negotiator, a pragmatic, single-minded and often inflexible leader who was wholeheartedly devoted to the Zionist mission."–Amy Spiro,
Times of Israel "Deborah Lipstadt offers a comprehensive and fresh portrait of the former Israeli prime minister. Through her attention to gender, Lipstadt provides novel insights into the life of this iconic woman!"–Rabbi David Ellenson, author of
Jewish Meaning in a World of Choice: Studies in Tradition and Modernity