Golda meir, known as golda meyerson from 191756 was the fourth prime minister of the state of israel. I have just modified one external link on my life golda meir autobiography. My life first edition signed golda meir bauman rare books. Golda meir served as israels foreign minister from 1956 to 1966 and became its fourth prime minister in 1969. The journal noted that for every child, perhaps, the 3 cents a week that constitute the dues means some little childish. Golda meir biography life, family, childhood, children. My life by golda meir and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Other authors use meirs own account and add their interpretations, sometimes contrary to what meir describes. She became a school teacher and early involved herself in the zionist labor movement. She was a unique woman, great leader, with a magnetic. In the pantheon of illustrious national leaders there exists an even more elite subgroup, female heads of state, among whom stands one jewish woman. Golda meir was born the daughter of moshe and bluma mabovitch in kiev, ukraine, on may 3, 1898. The book is both frank and very revealing of her personality and goals.
It is also the story of zionism, and the state of israelits struggle to be born, amidst arab and british hostility, and its struggle to survive against the venomous hatred of the. The national jewish book awards have selected francine klagsbruns lioness. Golda meir and the nation of israel, a new biography by francine klagsbrun, the author of dozen other mostly jewishthemed books, the writer seeks to understand why meir s life. For five decades golda meir was at the center of the political arena in israel and left her mark on the development of the yishuv and the state. The book is a treasure, especially considering meir s importance to israel. Golda meir, the prime minister of israel from 1969 to 1974.
Golda meir and the nation of israel as 2017s most notable jewish book. David adler does a good job conveying the life of golda to readers, but he does so in a rather straightforward way that sometimes is not very engaging. A moving autobiography of one of israels most famous leaders. Lioness golda meir and the nation of israel by francine klagsbrun illustrated. The book is about the biography of a leading women, she is describing the. Golda meir biography takes top honor in national jewish book awards francine klagsbruns 800page work on the late israeli prime minister named book of the year for 2017. May 3, 1898 december 8, 1978 was an israeli teacher, kibbutznik, stateswoman, politician and the fourth prime minister of israel born in kiev, she emigrated to the united states as a child with her family in 1906, and was educated there, becoming a teacher. My life book by golda meir 4 available editions half. One book in particular has garnered critical acclaim. As the former prime minister of israel, golda meir recounted one of her early experiences at the school in her book, my life. Golda meir school was built in 1890 as fourth street school. Publication date 1975 topics meir, golda, 18981978, women prime ministers, zionists publisher new york. Golda meir s life told by her in her ou wh words is the best way to read about her life. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with eight pages of black and white photographs.
My life by meir, golda and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. By norman provizer, director of the golda meir center for political leadership at metropolitan state college of denver, and claire wright, research assistant. Golda meir biography takes top honor in national jewish book awards. The autobiography of golda meir golda meir we lived then on the first floor of a small house in kiev, and i can still recall quite distinctly hearing about a pogrom that was to descend upon us. This is golda meirs longawaited personal and moving story of her life. She attended the milwaukee normal school now university of wisconsin milwaukee and later. Her family emigrated to the united states in 1906, settling in milwaukee. A new biography has answers a strong female figure who helped found the state, israels matriarch was widely beloved. Golda meir biography birthday, trivia russian prime. Wresting golda meir from the shadows the new york times.
This first edition, signed by golda meir is available at bauman rare books. Limited first american edition, one of an unknown number of copies specially bound and signed on a special tippedin leaf for attendees of the 1976 united jewish appeal study conference by golda meir. Lioness wrests meir from the shadow of the yom kippur war and presents her life. Golda meir this is golda meirs longawaited personal and moving story. This biography of golda meir provides detailed information about her childhood, life, achievements. My life by golda meir is a compelling autobiography, which tells of the life of this amazing woman, from her early povertystricken childhood in kiev, to her tenure as prime minister of israel, from 1969 to. Meir was elected prime minister of israel on 17 march 1969, after serving as minister of labour and foreign minister. She moved with her family to milwaukee, wisconsin, in 1906. However, adler does provide key information about golda s life, challenges, and legacy. A few books have been published since the year 2000, but this biography by francine klagsbrun is notable for its attention to research, winning the national jewish book award as book. It was renamed and rededicated on may 4, 1979 in honor of golda meir who attended grade school here from 1906 to 1912. My life by golda meir is a compelling autobiography, which tells the life of this influential woman, from her early povertystricken childhood in kiev, to her tenure as prime minister of israel, from 1969 to 1974. As good as golda the warmth and wisdom of israels prime minister by golda meir and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is golda meir s longawaited personal and moving story of her life.
It has been observed by eric hoffer that religions are interchangeable and whereas traditional judaism was not really a big part of her life, secular zionism was everything to. A biography of golda meir was named book of the year for 2017 by the jewish. Jun 17, 2015 his friendship did not cease when he came back to america, rather they began to share their friendship with ruth bell graham, whom meir admired. Ingrid bergman and the australian actress judy davis played meir in the television film a woman called golda 1982. Essay golda meir the state of israel, established on may 14, 1948, had many great leaders that helped it to become a state. The book is a treasure, especially considering meir. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. My life golda meir first edition signed raptis rare books. Golda meir was the fourth prime minister of israel and one of the most visible women in international affairs for nearly two decades. The book is a treasure, especially considering meirs importance to israel. The book is a treasure, especially considering meirs. Golda meir and the nation of israel, an 800page work about the late israeli prime minister by francine. My life by golda meir is a compelling autobiography, which tells of the life of this amazing woman, from her early povertystricken childhood in kiev, to her tenure as prime minister of israel, from 1969 to 1974. Other authors use meir s own account and add their interpretations, sometimes contrary to what meir describes.
One year after her term ended as israels prime minister, she gave ruth a signed copy of her book autobiography, my life, in 1975. Chronology of golda meir golda meir center for political. Golda meir s story has been the subject of many fictionalized portrayals over the years. In late september 1973, israels labor party made its final campaign pitch for the. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. In early 1969, 70yearold golda meir became the third woman in the 20th century to emerge as a leader of a nation. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information.
My life by golda meir 1975, hardcover 1st american. The lessons in golda meirs legacy the washington post. My life has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Winner of the 2017 national jewish book awardeverett family foundation book of the year, this is the definitive biography of the ironwilled leader, chainsmoking political operative, and tea. My life by golda meir is a compelling autobiography, which tells the life of. Her family immigrated to milwaukee, wisconsin, in 1906. Golda meir was an atheist and she does not mention taking special precautions to keep kosher anywhere in this book during the many visits that she made around the world. Born golda mabovitch in the humblest of origins her fathers inability. By the end of her life, she had become a hero as one of the first women to head a nation in the modern era. My life by golda meir is a compelling autobiography, which tells of the life of this. Golda meir depths the not 2,000 the ovided most state d importance. Golda meir was a politician who became israels first woman to be elected the prime minister of israel. After marrying her husband, the couple emigrated to then palestine in 1921, settling on a kibbutz.
Born in russia but raised in milwaukee, wisconsin, she settled on a kibbutz in british mandate palestine with her american husband, morris meyerson, in 1921. My life by golda meir, first edition abebooks passion for books. Internet archive contributor internet archive language. Golda meir this is golda meir s longawaited personal and moving story of her life. To date francine klagsbrun has written the most definitive biography of golda meir. Golda meir biography takes top honor in national jewish book awards lioness. Golda meir, israeli politician and stateswoman who helped found 1948 the state of israel and later served as its fourth prime minister 196974. Hebrew version of this book was published it was intended to my four children. List of books and articles about golda meir online research. My moment of eyeopenng disillusion with golda meir came early on in elinor burketts new biography of the female premier, titled simply golda. Francine klagsbruns seminal new biography, lioness. In 1977, anne bancroft played meir in william gibsons broadway play golda. Golda meirs life told by her in her ou wh words is the best way to read about her life. Golda meir was born goldie mabovitch in kiev, ukraine on may 3, 1898, the daughter of moshe and bluma mabovitch.
Meir has long fascinated biographers and historians, and as the 120th anniversary of her birth approaches, a slew of publications and events are being planned in her honor. A chronological survey of gola meir s life and legacy. Octavo, original blue cloth, original cloth slipcase. My life is the autobiography of the first female prime minister of israel, golda meir. Golda meir and the nation of israel hardcover oct 17 2017. Early life golda meir was born goldie mabovitch in kiev, ukraine on may 3, 1898, the daughter of moshe and bluma mabovitch. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, to max, best wishes for a speedy recovery. My life by golda meir hardcover 1975 from the book. For the first time, we experience through her own words how it happened that this. This personal story of her own life inevitably reflects also the story of israel itself and of its struggle to survive.
The iron lady by elinor burkett as prime minister of israel, golda meir s greatest talent was for saying no. Her autobiography tells of her father boarding up the house during the. Zeev the the mechanism managed e be the to to ourselves would not. Author and boston university law professor pnina lahav discusses her forthcoming biography, golda meir. Her son menachem meir had a biography about her published in 1983, and there is even a play based on her life, golda, by william gibson.