However, wikipedia does cite a text noting that the work was based on interviews, so the cultural context of the text is presumably roughly accurate, and the events make sense historically even if they didnt actually happen of course, since it isnt a work of history, its important to. Exodus by leon uris abebooks abebooks shop for books. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1958, and was written by leon uris. Uris covered the arab israeli fighting as a war correspondent in 1956. The main example of this is his retelling of the story of the refugee ship exodus, which gives the book his title. The exodus, which departed from france on july 11, 1947, was filled to capacity with 4,500 jewish refugees, making it the most populous boat to bear refugees to palestine since the end of the holocaust. It tells the story of jews coming back after centuries of abuse, torture and murder, to carve an oasis in the sand with guts and with blood that was how leon uris describes his famous novel exodus about the rebirth of the state of israel. Exodus is an international publishing phenomenonthe towering. A passionate summary of the inhuman treatment of the jewish people in europe, of the exodus in the 19th and 20th centuries to palestine, and of the triumphant founding of the new israel, leon uris epic novel became a recordbreaking best. Leon uris and the americanization of israels founding story 9780814334430. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Exodus, myth and malpractice martin kramer on the middle. There is no doubt that the book has a prozion bias and if this is a problem for you, then you may not enjoy the book. Its important to note that its a novel, not a documentarythe characters and plot are fictional.
The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Leon uris magnificently portrays the birth of a new nation in the midst of enemiesthe beginning of. Leon uris has 46 books on goodreads with 286193 ratings. Leon marcus uris august 3, 1924 june 21, 2003 was an united states marine and author, known for his historical fiction and the deep research that went into his novels. Nothing less than the history of european jewry from the end of the last century to the establishment of the state of israel is the subject of this big novel. Passionate summary of the inhuman treatment of the jewish people in europe, of the exodus in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries to palestine, and of the triumphant founding of the new israel. The new york timesexodus is an international publishing phenomenonthe. Kitty fremont, an american nurse who has plunged herself into.
Buy exodus by leon uris from amazons fiction books store. Exodus by leon uris must rank high on any list of the most influential books about the middle east. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Uriss work is notable for its focus on dramatic moments in contemporary history, including world war ii and its aftermath, the birth of modern israel, and the cold war. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. His epic exodus 1958 has been translated into over fifty languages. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. In addition, uris brings in historical issues beyond this period through flashbacks to characters stories, or in narrative about jewish history and world war ii. Exodus is an historical novel by american novelist leon uris about the founding of the state of israel. Leon marcus uris august 3, 1924 june 21, 2003 was an american author of historical fiction who wrote many bestselling books including exodus published. Leon uris magnificently portrays the birth of a new nation in the midst of enemiesthe beginning of an earthshaking struggle for power.
Uriss work is notable for its focus on dramatic moments in contemporary history, including world war ii and its aftermath, the birth of modern. Exodus by uris leon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The exodus was a ship that held 300 jewish children, orphaned by world war ii and the nazi destruction. I recently reread leon uris novel exodus and found it disturbing and unsettling in many ways. Exodus by leon uris and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Leon uris did a lot of research for this, and other books, and he is a great writer that sticks to the facts. Here is exodus one of the great bestselling novels of all time. Published in 1958, it begins with a compressed retelling of the voyages of the 1947 immigration ship exodus. Published in 1958, it begins with a compressed retelling of the voyages of the 1947 immigration ship exodus the book has been widely praised as successful propaganda for israel.
Exodus, bantam books, new york, ny 1986, isbn 055325847 8. Exodus by leon uris pdf free download ebook books library. The 1960 film, based on the book and starring paul newman as ari ben canaan, reached many more millions. Exodus is a historical novel in five books concerning the period 194648 during which the modern state of israel was founded in palestine. Exodus is a novel of the twentieth centurys most dramatic geopolitical event. Warmly inscribed by leon uris on the half title page. Leon uris magnificently portrays the birth of a new nation in the midst of enemies the beginning of an earthshaking struggle for power. Exodus is an international publishing phenomenonthe towering novel of the twentieth centurys most dramatic geopolitical event.
How historically accurate is leon uris novel exodus. The monumentally fictional israel that remade american jewry. The novel, published in 1958, popularized the story of israels birth among millions of american readers. The cause was renal failure, his former wife, the photographer jill uris, said yesterday. Leon marcus uris august 3, 1924 june 21, 2003 was an american novelist, known for his historical fiction and the deep research that went into his novels. All leon uris books are well written deeply informative a superb writter. I had never read a leon uris book before this one but expect to read many more. It tells of the plight of the jewish people, and calms any prejudice you might hold.
Leon uris has 46 books on goodreads with 286477 ratings. Pdf exodus book by leon uris free download 608 pages. The book has been widely praised as successful propaganda for israel. Exodus ebook epub electronic book exodus by leon uris for iphone, ipad txt format version, file with page numbers exodus by leon uris kindle edition with audio multimedia cd video hardcover new or used, cheap audiobook pric theres also other available format to download. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 608 pages and is available in paperback format. This is a great book and i think everyone should read it. His two bestselling books were exodus published in 1958 and trinity published in 1976. Leon uris 19242003 was an author of fiction, nonfiction, and screenplays whose works include numerous bestselling novels. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Were a homeschool bookstore in portland, oregon, offering new and used home school materials, quality. His two bestselling books were exodus, published in 1958, and trinity, in 1976. Uriss work is notable for its focus on dramatic mom. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Its hard to underestimate the impact of this book along with the paul newman film on a generation of americans and beyond. First edition of uris epic panorama, signed in green ink on the half title by leon uris. Exodus is the story of the greatest miracle of our time. Uriss fiction, about a dozen novels, was painstakingly. Its been a very long time since iv read this book but i do remember floods of tears as leon uris delves very deep into the holocaust the camps in ww2 pre war society the book is harrowing but truthful not for the faint hearted. The real story of the boat known as exodus is no less astounding and epic in nature than the story portrayed in the 1960 film, by the same name. Uris s work is notable for its focus on dramatic moments in contemporary history, including world war ii and its aftermath, the birth of modern israel. Two classics by acclaimed writer leon uris, about the epic saga of israels earliest days and the people who fought to make it their home, and a writer who battles a doctor accused of committing atrocities during world war ii the exodus was ju.
It explains a great deal about the people of the countries that america and other countries are at war with now. Buy exodus book online at low prices in india exodus. The story opens of cyrpus right after world war ii when the british, having declared immigration to palestine illegal, are interning jewish dps in detention camps. Exodus is a historical novel by american novelist leon uris about the founding of the state of israel. See all books authored by leon uris, including trinity. Light rubbing to the bottom cloth, near fine in a very good dust jacket with some rubbing to the foot of the spine. Exodus by leon uris book cover, description, publication history. Given the choice between the facts and the legend, he always went for the legend which he made up in the first place.
Here is the tale that swept the world with its fury. Uris acknowledged writing from a proisrael perspective after the books publication. Bringing love, hatred and sadness into one strong piece of historical fiction, leon uris stuns the world with his insight and vision on this difficult topic. Leon marcus uris august 3, 1924 june 21, 2003 was an american author of historical fiction who wrote many bestselling books including exodus published in 1958 and trinity published in 1976.