O Jerusalem

Summary: This remarkable classic recounts, moment by moment, the spellbinding process that gave birth to the state of Israel. The authors weave a brilliant tapestry of shattered hopes, fierce pride, and breathtaking valor as the Arabs, Jews, and British collide in their fight for control of Jerusalem (amazon.com).

Cons: Obviously, with a book like this, you can't be sure everything you read is totally accurate. Also, there are some graphic details in this book due to the fact that there were some terrible things that occurred during the birth of Israel. There are also a few curse words. However, they were very few and far between.

Pros: I really enjoyed this book. The authors did a great job of making this an interesting book to read, not just another history lesson. I also liked how the book went from the Jew's point of view to the Arab's point of view. It didn't show just one and not the other. I felt like that gave it a more rounded view of things.

I would give this book four stars.

Recommended for Ages 17 and up.