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Warrior: An Autobiography - Ariel Sharon

Learn more about Amazon Prime. A hero in each of Israel's wars, the architect of Israel's campaign to destroy Arab terrorist bases in Lebanon, perhaps the most daring and successful commander in Israel's extraordinary military history who went on to be one of its most visible and important political figures, Ariel Sharon was always a warrior.

The public man was well-known, if not necessarily well understood, but the private man was always obscured by Sharon's dazzling career and powerful personality.

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Sharon writes of his childhood, as the son of parents who came from Russia in the wake of the Revolution and Civil War - his father a stubborn individualist who fought a lifelong battle against the collectivism of the "moshav" and taught his son the virtues of individualism and hard work; his mother a woman who trained to be a doctor only to find her laboring on a collective farm, adapting to the harsh demands of the "Yishuv", not unlike the American frontier in so many respects, with a courage that she passed on to her son.

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There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. The best part of this autobiography is the first section in which the reader gets a sense of what it was like to move to Israel in the years before WWII and take part in the founding of the nation. When Sharon begins to take leadership roles in the military, he spends more time talking about personalities and personal conflicts - which is common in such memoirs as the writer seeks to explain his role in events - but is not always of interest to the general reader.

Although tis book provides details not found elsewhere, I preferred the biography of Sharon written by David Landau called "Arik". Ariel Sharon is so demonized by so many in the Arab world and Liberal Jews and Israelis that I sought this book to hear his side of his incredible career and life.

The Worlds of a Maasai Warrior: An Autobiography

Having spent most of his life fighting for Israel's survival and combatting terrorism in every war and conflict, he illuminates the problems Israel faces and the nature of its Arab opposition. Like a true warrior he is a man of peace. Those who have been in the carnage of battle want to avoid it the most, but he has enough insight to understand that compromises and shortcuts to accomodate other's deadlines and agendas only means sending your grandchildren off to war.

His stories of being in the frontline of Israel's historic battles are gripping military history; and his rise from a neophyte poltician to Israel's Prime Minister provides a rich introduction to Israeli politics. His efforts to develop trade and agricultural ties throughout the world is less known than his military and political career, but very important among his contributions. But most of all I wanted to hear his account of the Lebanese war and specifically the massacres in Sabra and Shatilla.

I have always been bewildered at how the murder of Moslems by Christians would lead to the villanization of a Jew. He explained his view how he was sacrificed by the international pressures and Israel's own political parties. The fact that he was able to rise from this poltical abyss to become prime minister is a remarkable achievement. There is far more depth to this man than his opponents would want us to believe. This book was an excellent read a must for those trying to understand the complexities of modern Israel, and a fascinating biography of the leading player on the middle eastern stage.

Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. For people interested in the modern history of the middle east a must read, the story told by a key player with a lot of interesting insides. Ariel Sharon a charismatic man a true leader of the jewish people, a bright soldier, farmer and politician.

We Westerners have a life of ease in comparison with the Maasai, but we are also, to a large extent, alienated from one another and divorced from the natural world. Since his book was published in when he was 37 we are left wondering what has become of him since. I would be very interested to know what he went on to accomplish, this Maasai warrior who graduated with honors from Emerson College and went on to earn an M. A man of his intelligence, sensitivity, education and experience must surely be a valuable asset to his country.

Aug 23, Sophia rated it it was amazing. One of those books that attempts to bridge a cultural gap and in doing shows you how immense it truly is. Tepilit's narrative is well written and evocative, but essentially personal and straightforward. There is no pandering, or false humility or pride, and rarely pontificates on the greater meaning of his unique life.

It just tells his story as a Maasai, not not the story of the Maasai. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Equally as heart-warming and funny as it is heart-breaking and sobering, Tepilit Ole Saitoti takes you on a journey through his life. From herding calves as a boy, to fighting a lion and achieving warrior-hood; from hunting for poachers in the Serengeti, to being the focus of a Nat Geo documentary; from being a university lecturer in the USA, to being the leader of his family in Maasailand.

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The sweet boy you fall in love with in the beginning becomes a man time and time again in different ways t Equally as heart-warming and funny as it is heart-breaking and sobering, Tepilit Ole Saitoti takes you on a journey through his life. The sweet boy you fall in love with in the beginning becomes a man time and time again in different ways throughout this autobiography. It is a love letter to the semi-nomadic people of Kenya and Tanzania. I would recommend this book to anyone. Great read before you go to Africa. We spend a great deal of time with the Maasai during our three weeks there and I learned so much more about their traditions and how it fits into their changing modern world.

The natural intelligence and confidence many display is matched only by the dignity and genuine sense of humor that many visitors may miss. Apr 03, Raquelle Banuelos rated it really liked it. This was a really easy read and Tepilit's story is remarkable. From Maasai warrior to Harvard graduate. I wish I could find more information on him to see what else he did after he goes home. It's also really insightful on how these tribal African societies and families grapple with globalism. At what point do you accept Western influence in order to keep your family together?

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Sep 01, Wendy rated it really liked it Shelves: Jun 27, Jacqui rated it it was amazing Shelves: The Maasai is another proud race that is disappearing, trampled by the march of so-called civilization. Tepilit grew up on the African Serengeti, drinking milk for breakfast, herding cows all day, and feeling lucky to have food for dinner.

He led what we would call a simple life, one which he considered complete, filled with the natural wonder of nature's flora and fauna. Somehow, hard to say how it happened, but he grew to love learning. This passion for education led him to the western world and a Bachelors, then a Masters. The Maasai once resisted education, afraid of losing their children. Now… the Maasai have come to accept it. When their youth grow to adulthood, they aspire to the warrior class.

Not because they fight the enemy anymore, or enter in battle with their foe, but for the same reasons many of our youth join the military. The uniform of a warrior marks the individual as strong and competent, which is a worthy designation for mature males. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone wishing to understand how to be happy in life. Tepilit makes it clear that it's not our western culture or anything that rhymes with 'money' that brings happiness. Rather, it's an intrinsic quality within us, a pride in who we are and from where we came. I wonder how many of us are as lucky as Tepilit Ole Saitoti.

Jul 23, Elizabeth rated it it was amazing. This is probably my top recommendation if you are looking to read a book while on safari. For one, it's not depressing, and you really get a marvelous glimpse into a world that you see whizzing by from your jeep window.

The Maasai one of our fellows on our trip likened the group to the Amish of Africa, which I thought was a pretty good metaphor are all over Western Tanzania and Kenya. They "try" to live the same life that they lived hundreds of years ago. Homes are made out of cattle dung, cat This is probably my top recommendation if you are looking to read a book while on safari. Homes are made out of cattle dung, cattle is the only currency and they believe that all the cows in the world belong to the Maasai.

They also eat chiefly cow meat and milk mostly milk. It's a hard life. Our guide was a Maasai who had left the traditional way of life and went on to attend school, run in the Olympics and head up all the national parks in Tanzania during the chaoic 70s. The main character in the memoir has a similar path from rural life to life in the big city and abroad. After reading this book, I thought that we were able to ask our guide better questions about our his culture and also appreciate a visit to a traditional Maasai village. It's not a lifestyle that I would personally thrive in, but after reading the book, I have a lot more respect and interest in their way of life.

All in all, a very rewarding read. Jul 07, Jessica rated it liked it Shelves: Very interesting book written by someone who was raised in a traditional Maasai family on the Kenya-Tanzania border. Big herds of cattle, men with 8 wives, ritual circumcision when it's time to become a man, etc. And then with the help of a US film crew and his English skills he made it out of Africa, to Europe and the US where he went to college. Only tragedy was that the book cuts off at the end, leaving you wondering where he decided to live ultimately. Very interesting, surprisingly little h Very interesting book written by someone who was raised in a traditional Maasai family on the Kenya-Tanzania border.

Very interesting, surprisingly little heard of, considering how few other books I can think of written by someone raised in such a very non-Western way, who later came to share our culture. Really interesting perspective on both societies. Feb 16, Elli rated it really liked it Shelves: This is very different in that it shows us and our outreach workers under the view of the masaai tribesman and in their culture.

This person travelled all over the world. He took pride in his heritage. There was nothing "soft" about these peple as a group. They had been known for centuries as fighters and just plain people who need to be respected. The person himself had no real trouble fitting into beth cultures as need be by the situations that came up. A worth-while book information-wise, but This is very different in that it shows us and our outreach workers under the view of the masaai tribesman and in their culture. A worth-while book information-wise, but not a plot driven type of situation.

Warrior: An Autobiography - Ariel Sharon

They are looking for what theyt want for themselves and their own, and this will come first. They are less and less satisfied with the education provided for them. Aug 31, Julie Peacock rated it really liked it. This was a really intersting book about the Maasai people. This is a group of people that believe that semen from the warriors aids in the growth of prepubescent girls. Additionally they are polygamous. ABC will not work on this group of people until things change within their culture. Mar 10, Zimmerman rated it liked it. An autobiography of Tepilit Ole Saitoti. His life in Tanzania as a Maasai warrior.

He pursued a higher education in Europe and the United Staes. He is now involved in rural development in Kenya and Tanzania. May 18, Cathy Scott rated it really liked it. I read this right before spending 6 months in Tanzania. I was already familiar with the culture, but I enjoyed reading this book and learning more and seeing more details into the day to day life of the Maasai. While in Tanzania, I had the honor of meeting saitoti and his family. Jul 25, Eli Hinze rated it liked it Shelves: Gives some interesting cultural insight.

Has some great, thought provoking lines, and other sentences that I had to read five times just to understand what the heck he meant. May 27, Marissa rated it it was ok. Very informative book, but your opinion of it depends on what you're hoping to get out of it. Definitely more of an educational read than a leisurely one. Dec 20, Jillian rated it it was amazing. Jun 23, Mark rated it it was amazing. A very interesting read.