The Seventh Day: Soldiers' Talk about the Six-Day War

by Avraham Shapira

'The Seventh Day' gives an unparalleled picture of how the Israelis feel about making war--or peace--with the Arabs. The honesty and emotion with which these soldiers talk and the understanding and openness with which they discuss their experiences make this a book that is both timely and extraordinarily moving.

Genres: Israel, History, Nonfiction, Biography

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1970

Reviews

[Craig Werner · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the very best books about the complexities of combat for soldiers, even those fighting in what they consider a just cause. Stands alongside J. Glenn Gray's The Warriors: Reflections on Men in Battle. The format is conversations between Israeli soldiers (and a few elders and wives) who fought in the 1967 Six-Day War. The perspectives cover a very broad range, but what comes through is the real and continuing cost for those who fought and those caught up in the fighting. Many places where I found myself thinking about the deep history of what's happening now in Gaza and beyond. No simple answers but many reminders that neither "side" has anything resembling a monopoly on righteousness.

[Ronald · Rating 1 out of 5]

propaganda , DNF

[dead letter office · Rating 3 out of 5]

interesting perspective on a war that changed history and happened in the blink of an eye.