The offer

by Pat Silver-Lasky

THE OFFER Dreams and Declarations; Triumphs and Tragedies. THE OFFER was originally published in 1981 by Doubleday & Co., 1982 by Berkley/Jove paperback. This exciting new edition, published by OuroborusBooks.biz, November 2013 (ISBN 978-149275 9669), has been REVISED AND UPDATED with a new cover designed by Peter Betts. An ADDED TIMELINE brings history up to date. Tautly written. a pageant as timeless as history, yet current as today's headlines, this sweeping saga explores the evolution of Israel. For a century, two families, the Arab Hammadis and the Jewish Nouaris shared a partnership in a vast financial empire and a homeland in Palestine under their common enemy, the Turks. As the old generation gives way to the new, the rise of Zionism creates insurmountable tensions. Ambitious in scope, even-handed in its depiction of the antecedent issues in the Arab/Israeli conflict that haunt us today, the Arab point of view is presented openly, fairly, which is refreshing. Some of Judah and Mohammed's exploits are particularly dramatic, well suited to film, especially the sequences set in Turkey and Nazi Germany. Many real historical figures (Goebbels, Churchill, Herzl, Lawrence of Arabia) interact with the characters. 'A magnificent novel, as rich in detail as it is sweeping in scope. Highly recommended.' Library Journal. July 1981

656 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Pat wrote as a team with her late husband, Hollywood screen writer and author, the late Jesse L. Lasky, Jr., son of the film pioneer. Together they wrote four books including best seller, The Offer, 8 films, nearly 100 TV scripts. Born in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A., Pat wasted 4½ years at University of Washington, Stanford University and Reed College - where she produced and directed their first play.
Pat lived in London since the 1960’s and has duel citizenship. She lectured on script writing at several Universities, was Script Consultant and guest lecturer at the London Film School for eight years and her book, Screenwriting For The 21st Century was published in the UK in March, 2004. Her latest thriller novel, Ride The Tiger is out now in all ebook formats and paperback at Amazon.
Pat now lives in Orange County with her husband painter/cartoonist, Peter Betts with whom she wrote $cam$ Scheme$ $cumbag$.

Reviews

[Pat - Silver-Lasky · Rating 5 out of 5]

In addition to the accurate portrayal of a people caught up in the sweep of history, action and adventure, THE OFFER delivers a timeless message to a new generation.

[John · Rating 2 out of 5]

a bore for me .