Menachem Begin – the Israeli Prime Minister who welcomed Anwar Sadat to Israel – went on to become the first Israeli to win the Nobel Peace Prize. From Begin's birth in Poland and his roots in the Free Polish Army to his final years spent in virtual seclusion, American-born award-winning author Daniel Gordis follows the story of this controversial Israeli leader. This is a solid work, that insightfully considers Begin's personal characteristics, even as it provides context on his place in history. You can see the Monitor's full review of "Menachem Begin" here.
