My Mother Golda Meir: A Son's Evocation of Life With Golda Meir

by Menahem Meir

The author presents a personal glimpse of the life of Israel's late prime minister and recounts how she overcame both personal and political challenges

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

254 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1983

Reviews

[Kim N' · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would have rated this a 3 due to it being a little dated. However, it gives great background on the history and development of the state of Israel. The defining time of her leadership was the Yom Kippur War which was 55 years and one day from this latest war. The timing was eerie.

[Michael Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Also a Friends of the Hilton Head Library find. Read it immediately after reading her autobiography and it provided another perspective of her through her sons eyes.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Golda is such a fascinating character that every book about her (from whoever's perspective) is worth a look. She was a unique & seminal figure in the early history of the State of Israel.

[Shari (Shira) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Menachem heavily relied on his mother's autobiography, news articles, and excerpts journals and diaries from Golda's colleagues and friends.

[Faina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course it felt a bit sugar-coated, but lots of historical information in addition to the son's memoirs. I am glad I read this book.