Golda Meir

The First Female Leader in the West and the Birth of Israel

Elinor Burkett

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Gibson Square Books
27 May 2021

Biography; Biography: historical, political & military; Gender studies: women; Political leaders & leadership

‘We can’t do a zigzag,’ Golda Meir insisted as she drove Israel’s 1948 Declaration of Independence through, gaining a bare majority of 6 to 4 in the provisional government. Two decades later, in 1969, she would interrupt her retirement to become the first female leader in the West and earn her nickname, ‘The Iron Lady,’ as Prime Minister of Israel. Who was this remarkable woman and leader? This gripping biography traces Golda Meir’s life from her escape from a Russian pogrom in 1906 to her decisive influence on Israel — often at a hidden cost to her personal life. Full of behind-the-scenes insights — including the 1972 Olympics attacks — and choice quotes, Golda Meir is a spell-binding portrait of the woman and the early State of Israel.

By: Elinor Burkett
Imprint: Gibson Square Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781783341757
ISBN 10: 1783341750
Pages: 496
Publication Date: 27 May 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Golda Meir: The First Female Leader in the West and the Birth of Israel

'A good read' BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week; SUNDAY TIMES ‘Breaks significant new ground.’ ;MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘Excellent.’ ;GUARDIAN ‘Fair-minded.’ ; HISTORY TODAY ‘Riveting.’ ; JEWISH NEWS ‘Riveting.’ ; THE JEWISH CHRONICLE ‘Sensitive... beautifully written.’ ; JEWISH TELEGRAPH ‘Deeply-researched.’ ; TRIBUNE ‘The most stimulating biography.’ ;JEWISH BOOKS ‘Masterful.’