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by Herman Wouk

ISBN: 0316955191
ISBN13: 978-0316955195
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; 1st edition (December 1, 1993)
Pages: 694
Category: Thrillers and Suspense
Subategory: Thriller

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The Hope is a historical novel by Herman Wouk about pivotal events in the history of the State of Israel from 1948 to 1967

The Hope is a historical novel by Herman Wouk about pivotal events in the history of the State of Israel from 1948 to 1967. These include Israel's War of Independence, the 1956 Sinai War (known in Israel as "Operation Kadesh"), and the Six-Day War. The narrative is continued in the sequel The Glory. In a loose way it can be considered a sequel to Wouk's Second World War books - The Winds of War and War and Remembrance

Herman Wouk's acclaimed novels include the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Caine Mutiny; Marjorie Morningstar; Don't . I do support Israel as a US allie. I heard Herman Wouk was a very good author. The Hope was a 693 page burner I read in 4 days.

Herman Wouk's acclaimed novels include the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Caine Mutiny; Marjorie Morningstar; Don't Stop the Carnival; Youngblood Hawke; The Winds of War; War and Remembrance; Inside, Outside; The Hope; and The Glory. His nonfiction books include This Is My God and The Will to Live On: This Is Our Heritage. Lots of exciting war action, tanks, planes, CIA, strong character development with love triangles and much, much more.

Herman Wouk is one of this century's great historical novelists, whose peerless talent for capturing the human . In that sense it can becalled a tale of hope for all mankind; a note that Herman Wouk has struck in all his writings, against the prevailing pessimism of our turbulent century.

Herman Wouk is one of this century's great historical novelists, whose peerless talent for capturing the human drama of landmark world events has earned him worldwide acclaim. In The Hope, his long-awaited return to historical fiction, he turns to one of the most thrilling stories of our time - the saga of Israel.

Herman Wouk tells us he is an avid Zionist and supporter of Israel but did not slander the other guy in the book ( the Arab nations ) with fictitious Arab sayings or wrong historical Arab facts.

Ships from and sold by OK Stuff. Herman Wouk tells us he is an avid Zionist and supporter of Israel but did not slander the other guy in the book ( the Arab nations ) with fictitious Arab sayings or wrong historical Arab facts. He concentrated on Jewish Israel true and fictitious characters although he does mention Egypt's Nasser and other Arab leaders. Please remember this is a novel based on the 1948 creation of the Israel nation through the 6 day war in 1967.

by. Wouk, Herman, 1915-. Through the lives of three military families, Wouk shows the wars and conflicts that have defined Israel's existence. Chronicles their lives from the 1948 War of Independence to the Six-Day War of 1967. Books for People with Print Disabilities. Internet Archive Books.

A starry-eyed young beauty, Marjorie Morgenstern is nineteen years old when she leaves New York to accept the job of her dreams-working in a summer-stock company for Noel Airman, its talented and intensely charismatic director. City Boy' spins a hilarious and often touching tale of an urban kid's adventures and misadventures on the street, in school, in the countryside, always in pursuit of Lucille, a heartless redhead personifying all the girls who torment and fascinate pubescent lads of eleven.

In The Hope, world-famed historical novelist Herman Wouk told the riveting saga of the first twenty years of. .Like no other masterpiece of historical fiction, Herman Wouk's sweeping epic of World War II is the great novel of America's Greatest Generation.

In The Hope, world-famed historical novelist Herman Wouk told the riveting saga of the first twenty years of Israel's existence, culminating in its resounding triumph in the Six-Day War, which amazed the world as few events of this turbulent century have. In The Hope, his long-awaited return to historical fiction, he turns to one of. Youngblood Hawke. The novel that inspired the now-classic film The Caine Mutiny and the hit Broadway play The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, Herman Wouk's boldly dramatic, brilliantly entertaining novel of life-and mutiny-on a Navy warship in the Pacific theater was immediate.

Author of The Caine Mutiny and The Winds of War who championed traditional Jewish values and American patriotism. At the beach and poolside in the Catskills holiday resorts popular with Jewish New Yorkers in the 1950s, along with the straw hats, suntan lotion and one-piece bathing suits, the novels of Herman Wouk reigned supreme

In The Hope, Herman Wouk returns to historical fiction, and continues the saga of Israel. It is a tale of four Israel army officers and the women they loved.

In The Hope, Herman Wouk returns to historical fiction, and continues the saga of Israel. Release Date:January 1993.

A chronicle of the wars and conflicts--from the 1948 war of independence to the present day--that have determined Israel's existence is seen through the eyes of three fictional military families and many real-life participants. 500,000 first printing. $500,000 ad/promo.

Comments:

Antuiserum

First, I am not Jewish or a Zionist nor the supporter of any Arab country. I do support Israel as a US allie.

I heard Herman Wouk was a very good author. The Hope was a 693 page burner I read in 4 days. Lots of exciting war action, tanks, planes, CIA, strong character development with love triangles and much, much more. Herman Wouk tells us he is an avid Zionist and supporter of Israel but did not slander the other guy in the book ( the Arab nations ) with fictitious Arab sayings or wrong historical Arab facts. He concentrated on Jewish Israel true and fictitious characters although he does mention Egypt's Nasser and other Arab leaders.

Please remember this is a novel based on the 1948 creation of the Israel nation through the 6 day war in 1967.

I liked that Herman Wouk tells us in the back of the book about the true events and people that took place in each section of the book.
He mixes these true facts and true people with fictitious people, fictitious occurrences, love triangles and more. The book flows very well.

I learned a lot about the creation of the Israel nation in 1948 through the 6 day war. The different Prime ministers, defense ministers and generals as well as other officers. Lots of exciting battle action with tanks, paratroopers, and jets. We see the complete ultra quick destruction of Egypt's air force. The Israelite jet pilots destroyed hundreds of planes supplied by the USSR to Egypt on the ground. We also see the quick thrust of Israel armor and its army against Egypt tanks and infantry. Also other Arab nations involved.

I was amazed that such a small nation could defend herself against the Arab countries surrounding her. We see France helping Israel for about 10 years with Mirage jets, etc. before abandoning her. We see the US and Britain not wanting to get involved challenging the USSR who propped up Egypt. We see the Russians supplying superior Mig 22s and T55 tanks to Egypt. Israel must make do with older Mirage jets, Sherman, Patton and other modified older tanks. So Israel goes it alone. We see the superior training of Israel's pilots and armor personnel. The world is amazed at the quick successful 6 day war by small Israel.

We see Presidents Eisenhower, JFK and LBJ and their interactions with Israel and at times no support for Israel and then when it is the US interest to counteract Russia to support Israel.

This book was very well done. I enjoyed it. 4 1/3 stars. I liked The Hope so much I ordered the sequel The Glory and The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk.

Lightwind

I expect the best from each Herman Wouk novel, and he consistently exceeds expectations, weaving human stories with history, and having real world personages interact with his fictional characters in interesting and believable ways. From Israel's birth through the six-days war, Mr. Wouk grips you in suspense and drama even though you know the outcome. It's not what happened, it's how it happened, and how individuals played their parts. In particular I felt the power of Moshe Dyan, exuding competence and inspiring confidence in Israelis that they could triumph over impossible odds. Of his fictional characters, Don Kishote (Yossi) is brilliantly conceived, and I hearken to the words of "The Impossible Dream" from "The Man of La Mancha" when I think of what Israel has done, and how they did it.

Peras

Wouk uses the general formula of his great World War II novels to give a lesson on heart, hope and resolve. In this book, as in his earlier war novels he teaches the sad truth of humanity and its inhumane tolerance for capital gain though racism, nationalism and fear. In all of this are woven vignettes of love, with humor and intrigue. The story is gripping and interesting, and it is sad to see it end. Thank goodness for sequels. B'seder.

TheJonnyTest

Historically correct, The Hope is interesting reading. It helps put in perspective the Israel/Arab cinflict. Sadly, the hope of peaceful coexistence seems as far today as it was in the middle of the twentieth century. Could not help comparing the writing to that in both The Winds of War/War and Remembrance. The Hope is hard plodding by comparison. Maybe an unfair comparison....

Kerry

An exciting account of the founding of the nation Israel. Wouk puts you there in the middle of it. If you are a Jew it will make you feel proud; if you are not you might wish you were. The book takes you through the Six-day War and is then followed by, THE GLORY which includes the Yom Kipper battle.I have read both books twice-- as I have done with most of Wouk's books. Highly recommended.

Perdana

This is actually a pretty entertaining book. Basically all it is is a soap opera set in Israel over many years. Revolving around the establishment then defense of Israel there are love triangles apleanty, unrequited love, and heroic men.It gives some insight into the situations and the world view from the Jews perspective. While I am a Christian who loves Israel and it's people, I prefer less melodramatic books, and more historical than historical fiction. Still, it's worth reading and it keeps the reader wanting to find out what happens to the characters next.

Karg

This is not quite as good, to this reader, as Wouk's "War and Remembrance" but it is along the same vein. For that reason this reader gave it 4 out of 5 stars.

This lengthy book interweaves fictional characters into the actual history of Israel's birth and struggles for the first 20 years. It has romance, war battles, politics, and spans across players in Europe and America. The outline of the events is truthful but supplemented by the activities of the fictional characters.

It is a solid read. I would highly recommend it.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I read the two novels Winds of War and War and Remberance and decided to read The Hope about the Israeli wars. Historical fiction is not only enjoyable reading, if done properly, gives one a good idea about the history of the wars that the Nation of Israel fought to remain in existence.