If I Am Not For Myself: Journey of an Anti-Zionist Jew

by Marqusee (Author)

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Paperback
2010
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This book presents a passionate, thought-provoking account of the life of E. V. Morand, the author's Jewish-Irish grandfather, in inter-war New York. In recounting Morand's radical journey through religion and politics, his struggles with anti-Semitism and the twists and turns that led him from anti-fascism to militant Zionism, Marqusee paints a rich picture of the city's seamy political life; in the process he argues for a richer, more multi-dimensional understanding of Jewish history and identity.

Synopsis

This book presents a passionate, thought-provoking account of the life of E. V. Morand, the author's Jewish-Irish grandfather, in inter-war New York. In recounting Morand's radical journey through religion and politics, his struggles with anti-Semitism and the twists and turns that led him from anti-fascism to militant Zionism, Marqusee paints a rich picture of the city's seamy political life; in the process he argues for a richer, more multi-dimensional understanding of Jewish history and identity.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: Second Edition.
Publisher: Verso
Published: 01 Feb 2010
ISBN 10: 1844674355
ISBN 13: 9781844674350

Media Reviews

A tour de force of political and cultural analysis - penetrating and intellectually honest. Daphna Baram, Guardian When I had finished this book I wanted to cheer... If Jewish adolescents got Marqusee's book as a barmitzvah present, there might be a chance of avoiding the repetition of history's mistakes. Michael Kustow, Independent His vigorous voice speaks clearly and decisively for the old Jewish radical tradition. The Times

Author Bio

MIKE MARQUSEE'S books include Wicked Messenger: Bob Dylan and the 1960s, Redemption Song: Muhammad Ali and the Spirit of the Sixties, War Minus the Shooting and Anyone but England. He is a regular contributor to the Guardian and writes a fortnightly column for the Indian newspaper The Hindu. He lives in London.