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Publisher Description
A revealing memoir of a life lived at the intersection of politics and personal experience.
Yael Dayan, daughter of the legendary Moshe Dayan, reflects on her life as a novelist, soldier, and public figure. From her early days as a free-spirited young woman to her later role as a fierce political activist, Dayan offers an honest and introspective look at the transitions that have shaped her journey.
Now in her 70s, Dayan grapples with the challenges of aging while remaining committed to justice, women's rights, and peace. This powerful memoir provides a unique perspective on Israeli history and politics, as well as the universal themes of identity, loss, and resilience. Perfect for readers interested in:
Israeli history and politicsBiographies of prominent figuresStories of courage and determination
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Dayan, the daughter of Israeli general Moshe Dayan, is an author, politician, and social activist who lived most of her life in the public eye. This introspective and moving memoir, written more than three decades after her 1985 biography, My Father, His Daughter, has a very different perspective from the earlier book. At 74, she wrestles with changes in her life. The former parliamentarian and leader on the Tel Aviv city council writes as a widow coming to terms with fragile, deteriorating health and its imposed loneliness. She laments the loss of her life as a young, attractive woman, but readers should not expect a tell-all. She revisits past love affairs in memories but keeps them sealed in a "locked room." The core chapters describe her late husband's lengthy illness with Parkinson's disease and its effect on her and her family until his death in 2003. She finds solace in the intrinsic beauty of her immediate environment and time spent with her grandchildren. Many readers will relate to her struggles with mortality and loss. There is much here that is distinctly Dayan, including her renewed determination to fight for her life, social ideals, and politics after her brother's death in 2014.
