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"For 10 years, author Ralph Buntyn spent many hours with renowned United Nations correspondent and United Israel founder David Horowitz. They engaged in lengthy discussions about his foundational views drawn from his experience and unique vantage point in the two world bodies. The Book of David is based on his personal notes, extensive archival records and reflections from these conversations. In Horowitz's autobiography Thirty-three Candles published in 1956, he wrote: ""Thirty-three Candles undoubtedly calls for a sequel because much has occurred on the world scene since 1944, most of it confirming its major thesis. I feel I shall have to bow to this demand."" The Book of David is dedicated to fulfilling Horowitz's request for a historical accounting of the period that followed. This book documents the life and legacy of David Horowitz and stands as a permanent accounting of the unfolding events in his life and his role in the affairs of the United Nations, the State of Israel, and United Israel World Union during the latter half of the twentieth century."

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David Horowitz personified the human search for meaning and he pursued it with passion - his vital contributions to the United Nations, his idiosyncratic vision for Israel, his lifelong spiritual journey. One need not subscribe to his mission to admire the man. -Robert Lawrence Kuhn, Creator and Host, Closer To Truth A remarkable book about an outstanding individual who contributed and achieved so much in so many areas. A 'must-read' for anyone who wishes to understand what it means to be a mensch. -Barrie Wilson, PhD., Professor Emeritus & Senior Scholar, Jewish Studies, York University Toronto This biography of Zionist pioneer David Horowitz, veteran United Nations correspondent, friend of Israeli Prime ministers and Presidents for over 50 years, Nazi hunter, and friend of Israel is long overdue. Ralph Buntyn has done a great service in chronicling Mr. Horowitz's long career as the first accredited reporter at the United Nations. Horowitz also played a historic role in the 1947 vote for the partition of British Mandate Palestine. In this way, he was instrumental behind the scenes in the creation of the modern state of Israel. -Simcha Jacobovici, Emmy-award winning filmmaker, Adjunct Professor, Huntington University, Ontario The 20th century is dubbed by many 'The American Century, ' but in fact it was just as much, if not more, the Jewish Century. On the brink of annihilation after nearly 2000 years of exile, persecutions, and wanderings, culminating in the genocidal crescendo of the Holocaust, the Nation of Israel was reborn in the reestablished State of Israel in 1948. From his writings, to his work at the United Nations, through to his establishment of the United Israel World Union, David Horowitz was present and active at critical junctures in Israel's relations with the international community throughout the 20th Century. As such, he has been inscribed in the annals of our people, Israel. Ralph Buntyn's work has done an extraordinary service to Mr. Horowitz's indelible legacy. -Ilan Pomeranc, New York Hotelier and Israeli tech entrepreneur Called Israel's 'watchman on the wall' by his peers at the United Nations, David Horowitz is well deserving of his place among the heroes of his people and his journalistic profession. Ralph Buntyn's 'The Book of David' chronicles Horowitz's exceptional career against the backdrop of an amazing period of history. -Paul Weinberg, President, Alden Films David Horowitz was the institutional memory of the United Nations. -CNS News UN Bureau Chief Serge Beaulieu ' The Book of David' is a penetrating and moving portrait of an emblematic 20th century figure: pioneer Zionist and citizen of the world; bridge builder between nations and religions; fighter for justice; foreign correspondent and journalistic mentor; and intimate of the great and powerful, from Enrico Caruso to Benjamin Netanyahu. -Vanni Cappelli, President, Afghanistan Foreign Press Association

David Horowitz personified the human search for meaning and he pursued it with passion - his vital contributions to the United Nations, his idiosyncratic vision for Israel, his lifelong spiritual journey. One need not subscribe to his mission to admire the man. -Robert Lawrence Kuhn, Creator and Host, Closer To Truth A remarkable book about an outstanding individual who contributed and achieved so much in so many areas. A 'must-read' for anyone who wishes to understand what it means to be a mensch. -Barrie Wilson, PhD., Professor Emeritus & Senior Scholar, Jewish Studies, York University Toronto This biography of Zionist pioneer David Horowitz, veteran United Nations correspondent, friend of Israeli Prime ministers and Presidents for over 50 years, Nazi hunter, and friend of Israel is long overdue. Ralph Buntyn has done a great service in chronicling Mr. Horowitz's long career as the first accredited reporter at the United Nations. Horowitz also played a historic role in the 1947 vote for the partition of British Mandate Palestine. In this way, he was instrumental behind the scenes in the creation of the modern state of Israel. -Simcha Jacobovici, Emmy-award winning filmmaker, Adjunct Professor, Huntington University, Ontario The 20th century is dubbed by many 'The American Century, ' but in fact it was just as much, if not more, the Jewish Century. On the brink of annihilation after nearly 2000 years of exile, persecutions, and wanderings, culminating in the genocidal crescendo of the Holocaust, the Nation of Israel was reborn in the reestablished State of Israel in 1948. From his writings, to his work at the United Nations, through to his establishment of the United Israel World Union, David Horowitz was present and active at critical junctures in Israel's relations with the international community throughout the 20th Century. As such, he has been inscribed in the annals of our people, Israel. Ralph Buntyn's work has done an extraordinary service to Mr. Horowitz's indelible legacy. -Ilan Pomeranc, New York Hotelier and Israeli tech entrepreneur Called Israel's 'watchman on the wall' by his peers at the United Nations, David Horowitz is well deserving of his place among the heroes of his people and his journalistic profession. Ralph Buntyn's 'The Book of David' chronicles Horowitz's exceptional career against the backdrop of an amazing period of history. -Paul Weinberg, President, Alden Films David Horowitz was the institutional memory of the United Nations. -CNS News UN Bureau Chief Serge Beaulieu

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Ralph Buntyn is the Executive Vice President and Associate Editor of United Israel World Union. A historian and researcher, his many articles and essays have appeared in various media outlets including The Jerusalem Post, United Israel Bulletin and The Southern Shofar. After a distinguished career with a Fortune 500 company, he retired as a Senior Vice-President of Marketing in 2003. As a member of the state business delegation he was responsible for developing joint economic trade opportunities between the State of Alabama and the State of Israel. He was instrumental in efforts leading to the passage of Alabama House of Representatives Resolution HJR 36 supporting the Embassy 3000 Campaign to encourage the nations of the world to recognize united Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the State of Israel and to move their embassies in Israel to Jerusalem. He is a past member of the International Council for Jerusalem-based Root & Branch Association, where he served as International Co-Chairman on Torah, Economics and Business. Ralph's activities include home-scale permaculture and sustainable living, historical research, traveling and writing. He and his wife Rebecca live in Asheville, North Carolina.

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