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""Barasch Rubinstein... does a marvelous job of bringing to vivid life the political and cultural landscape of Israel during terribly turbulent years."" - Kirkus In the 1980s, two childhood friends from Jerusalem establish a medical equipment startup. Their hunger for success propels them to professional heights but erodes the emotional affinity between them. While the firm grows and does exceptionally well, personal conflicts between the two, symbolic of a social change, threaten to undermine their achievements. Spanning from 1968 until 2016, the plot follows the two entrepreneurs against the backdrop of Israeli history. Tensions between Sephardi and Ashkenazi Israelis, military conflicts, and, most importantly, the profound consequences-both positive and negative-of embracing capitalist values shape the lives of the protagonists. Intimate Solitude offers a distinct perspective on the changing nature of Israeli society, uncovering social and political undercurrents.

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Author:   Emanuela Barasch Rubinstein
Publisher:   Academic Studies Press
Imprint:   Academic Studies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.421kg
ISBN:  

9798887195056

Pages:   270
Publication Date:   26 September 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

A Historical Note 2003 1968 1970 August 1974 1975 Fourth of July, 1976  May 1977 1982 February 11, 1983  1984 May 1, 1988  April 2, 1990 Summer 1991  1992 1993 December 1995 May 1996  September 1996 1997 April 1998  September 1998  January 1999 September 1999 October 2000 September 2001 2002 January 30, 2003  February 2003  February 20, 2003 Early March 2003  Late March 2003  April 1, 2003  April 13, 2003  January 2004  August 2005 July 2006  February 2007  March 2007  December 2007  May 1, 2008 January 2009 February 5, 2009  December 2010  August 2011  April 2012  May 2013 August 2014 August 2, 2015 May 1, 2016

Reviews

“Jerusalem nurtures writers and poets. The author has created a captivating drama starting in Beit HaKerem, her childhood pastoral Jerusalem neighborhood, culminating in the world of Wall Street. The book provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of many Israelis during a period of intifadas, wars in Lebanon and political and social upheaval since 1977 as well as food for thought about the future of Israeli society.” — Prof. Ariel Rubinstein, New York University and Tel Aviv University “Emanuela Barasch Rubinstein is a unique voice telling a unique story with universal relevance. In beautiful, precise prose, Intimate Solitude explores a society and a history unlike any other with compassion and humanity. An important book for our time.” — Robert Peett, Holland House Books “From the opening sentence, Intimate Solitude pulls you into its world. A culture fraught with pleasure, pain, envy, and the consequences of betrayal, as well as love, bravery, hope, and disappointment. You experience the depth and warmth of passion shared by the protagonists—for their families and their country. The two young men move from their childhood friendship through rivalries, success, and antagonism towards eventual reconciliation. This is a book of sharp images beyond the lives of the aging childhood friends. We see a new and inspiring country gaining energy from pioneers followed by refugees from the Middle East and Europe arriving in pain with different expectations and values, each one of them fighting prejudice to ensure the survival of their religious, social, and political beliefs. An intriguing insight into life in a vibrant but troubled world. It is the tale of human strength and frailty that you cannot easily forget.” — Paula Nicolson, Emeritus Professor, University of London

“Jerusalem nurtures writers and poets. The author created a captivating drama starting in Beit HaKerem, her childhood pastoral Jerusalem neighborhood, culminating in the world of Wall Street. The book provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of many Israelis during a period of intifadas, wars in Lebanon and political and social upheaval since 1977 as well as food for thought about the future of Israeli society.” — Prof. Ariel Rubinstein, New York University and Tel Aviv University “Emanuela Barasch Rubinstein is a unique voice telling a unique story with universal relevance. In beautiful, precise prose, Intimate Solitude explores a society and a history unlike any other with compassion and humanity. An important book for our time.” — Robert Peett, Holland House Books “From the opening sentence, Intimate Solitude pulls you into its world. A culture fraught with pleasure, pain, envy, and the consequences of betrayal, as well as love, bravery, hope, and disappointment. You experience the depth and warmth of passion shared by the protagonists—for their families and their country. The two young men move from their childhood friendship through rivalries, success, and antagonism towards eventual reconciliation. This is a book of sharp images beyond the lives of the aging childhood friends. We see a new and inspiring country gaining energy from pioneers followed by refugees from the Middle East and Europe arriving in pain with different expectations and values, each one of them fighting prejudice to ensure the survival of their religious, social, and political beliefs. An intriguing insight into life in a vibrant but troubled world. It is the tale of human strength and frailty that you cannot easily forget.” — Paula Nicolson, Emeritus Professor, University of London

"""Jerusalem nurtures writers and poets. The author created a captivating drama starting in Beit HaKerem, her childhood pastoral Jerusalem neighborhood, culminating in the world of Wall Street. The book provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of many Israelis during a period of intifadas, wars in Lebanon and political and social upheaval since 1977 as well as food for thought about the future of Israeli society."" -- Prof. Ariel Rubinstein, New York University and Tel Aviv University ""Emanuela Barasch Rubinstein is a unique voice telling a unique story with universal relevance. In beautiful, precise prose, Intimate Solitude explores a society and a history unlike any other with compassion and humanity. An important book for our time."" -- Robert Peett, Holland House Books ""From the opening sentence, Intimate Solitude pulls you into its world. A culture fraught with pleasure, pain, envy, and the consequences of betrayal, as well as love, bravery, hope, and disappointment. You experience the depth and warmth of passion shared by the protagonists--for their families and their country. The two young men move from their childhood friendship through rivalries, success, and antagonism towards eventual reconciliation. This is a book of sharp images beyond the lives of the aging childhood friends. We see a new and inspiring country gaining energy from pioneers followed by refugees from the Middle East and Europe arriving in pain with different expectations and values, each one of them fighting prejudice to ensure the survival of their religious, social, and political beliefs. An intriguing insight into life in a vibrant but troubled world. It is the tale of human strength and frailty that you cannot easily forget."" -- Paula Nicolson, Emeritus Professor, University of London"

Author Information

Emanuela Barasch Rubinsteinis an Israeli author and academic in the Humanities. After publishing three academic books exploring the Holocaust in a cultural context, she turned to writing fiction. Her collection of short stories,Five Selves, andDelivery, a novel about pregnancy and parenthood, were published in the UK and received excellent reviews.

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