The book on tape is narrated by President Carter himself. It gives a history of the Palestinian question. Carter comes across as a man seeking to trust others and seeking peace. Here he takes a stance more critical of Israel than the conventional Western opinion. He deplores Israel's confiscation of Palestinian land, its building of the winding, segregation barrier within the disputed territory -- ostensibly to protect (illegal) Israeli settlements, and poor treatment of Palestinians in general. He compares the second class citizenship of the Palestinians in occupied territories to that of Apartheid.
I actually think Carter is right and the comparison is apt. Israel is very strong country with a strong economy and military and should follow the UN resolutions to revert to its internationally recognized borders.
But regardless of your opinion on the matter, the history of the region is fascinating and enlightening as he gives the background of Israel, the surrounding nations, and then describes the situation with the various American Presidents and their administrations.
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