No Room for Small Dreams: Shimon Peres on Modern Israel
Modern: No Room for Small Dreams is Shimon Peres’s account of pivotal moments in Israel’s history, told from his perspective as a political decision-maker and eyewitness. The Kindle edition presents his reflections on leadership, political choices, innovation, and his shift from hawkish policy toward peace.
At a glance
- A first-person account of key turning points in Israeli history from Shimon Peres, who served in senior government roles.
- Explores leadership, difficult decisions, innovation, and the balance between principles and policy.
- The listing describes a shift in Peres’s outlook from hawkish positions to a commitment to peace.
- Kindle edition includes Screen Reader support and features such as Word Wise and X-Ray.
Pros and cons
Pros
- First-person perspective connects political and historical events to Peres’s own role in them.
- The subject spans Israeli history, public leadership, security, innovation, and peace efforts.
- The listed Kindle reading tools include Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, and Word Wise.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Custom House |
|---|---|
| Publication date | September 12, 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 235 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0062561466 |
| File size | 9.7 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
What to know before buying
- This is Peres’s perspective on Israeli history and public decisions, rather than a separately identified neutral survey or comparative account.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Shimon Peres, Israeli political history, or first-person accounts by national leaders.
- Readers looking for reflections on leadership and policy decisions alongside historical narrative.
- Kindle readers who may benefit from Screen Reader support, Word Wise, or X-Ray.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a broad history of Israel told from multiple viewpoints rather than a leader’s personal perspective.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as inspiring and readable, with positive remarks about its guidance through complex subjects. That may suit readers interested in Peres’s perspective on Israeli history and leadership. Aggregate ratings are broadly favorable, though ratings alone cannot show how well the book’s viewpoint or depth will fit a particular reader.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as inspiring.
- Customer feedback praises its readability and its handling of complex subjects.
Frequently asked questions
What is No Room for Small Dreams about?
Shimon Peres recounts turning points in Israeli history and reflects on leadership, political decisions, innovation, and the pursuit of peace.
Is this a first-person account?
Yes. The listing presents it as Peres’s account, based on his experience as a decision-maker and eyewitness.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
The listing specifies Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
How long is the Kindle edition?
The listing gives a print length of 235 pages and a Kindle file size of 9.7 MB.
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