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Bibi

Written by: Benjamin Netanyahu
Narrated by: David Marantz, Benjamin Netanyahu
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

In Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu’s ”compelling” (The Economist) and “substantive” (The Guardian) autobiography, the newly reelected prime minister of Israel tells the story of his family, his path to leadership, and his unceasing commitment to defending his country and securing its future.

From their earliest days, Bibi and his close-knit brothers, Yoni and Iddo, were instilled with purpose. Born in the wake of the Holocaust at the dawn of Israel’s independence and raised in a family with a prominent Zionist history, they understood that the Jewish state was a hard-won and still precarious gift. All three studied in American high schools—where they learned to appreciate the United States—before returning to their cherished homeland.

The brothers joined an elite special forces outfit of the Israeli Defense Forces known as “the Unit.” At twenty-two, Bibi was wounded while leading his team in the rescue of hostages from a hijacked plane. Four years later, in 1976, Yoni was killed in Entebbe, Uganda, while leading his men in one of the most daring hostage-rescue missions in modern times. Yoni became a legend; Bibi felt he would never recover from his grief. Yet, inspired by Yoni’s legacy and guided by the wisdom of his visionary historian father, Bibi thrust himself into the international struggle against terrorism, ultimately becoming the longest-serving prime minister in Israel’s history—an honor he further cemented by winning reelection in 2022.

In this memoir Bibi weaves together his gripping personal story with the dramatic history of Israel and the Jewish people. Through a host of vivid anecdotes, he narrates his own evolution from soldier to statesman, while providing a unique perspective on leadership, the fraught geopolitics of the Middle East, and his successful efforts to liberate Israel’s economy, which helped turn it into a global powerhouse of technological innovation.

Netanyahu gives colorful, detailed, and revealing accounts of his often turbulent relationships and negotiations with Presidents Clinton, Obama, and Trump. With eye-opening candor, he delves into the back channels of high diplomacy—including his struggle against the radical forces that threaten Israel and the world at large, and the decisive events that led to Israel’s groundbreaking 2020 peace agreements with four Arab states.

Offering an unflinching account of a life, a family, and a nation, Netanyahu writes from the heart and embraces controversy head-on. Steely and funny, high-tempo and full of verve, this autobiography will stand as a defining testament to the value of political conviction and personal courage.

©2022 Benjamin Netanyahu. All rights reserved. (P)2022 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

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As an Iranian Canadian, i thoroughly enjoyed it

As a Canadian with Iranian heritage, who spent 16 years of his early life in Iran, under rerrorist Islamic regime, i was happy to read this book and get a much stronger and clear perspective of zionists and state of Israel. Regardless of your personal view of Bibi, he is a man of conviction with immense love for the jewish population. The internal wars he described are really eye-opening to what happens behind the scenes and close doors.
I have an outmost respect for Israelis now that I have read this book. Despite many contadicting and brainwashing, I received as a child under Islamic Regime in Iran.
I can only hope that Iranians continue their fight against their terrorist oppressors and stand proud and tall in their own eyes and the eyes of the modern world.
Zan,Zendegi, Azadi (Woman, Life Freedom) ✌🏻

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Incredible, educational, inspiring!!

Best non-fiction audio book I have listened to, to date. I gobbled up this audio in two and a half weeks. I’ve never been much interested in politics, but Bibi could write a book on paint drying and I’m convinced it would be riveting. The beginning section on his early life was especially a treat. He is an incredible man, and his life is worth hearing about. You won’t regret giving time to enjoy this treasure—and I eagerly and hopefully await the (in my opinion necessary) future chapters to come.

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Great leader

A complete document of the history of Israel and the role Bibi has played on that

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Works better for a fiction book

Full of lies, reframing history. Would pass for a good fiction book to be honest.

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Fantastic read

I feel like this was a wise investment of time and I learned so much. My admiration has increased for BIBI and his family and all that he has done for Israel. What a leader! What a book! Thanks

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Great story, powerfully and sussinctly told

After recently returning from Israel I picked up this book. Netanyahu, a great statesman and clear thinker embodies the spirit of Israel. His book captures his deeply purposeful life. With excellence and dogged determination he overcomes tremendous opposition from all sides to see Israel secure, prosperous and recognized as a leading nation in the world.

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Loved this book.

Bibi and his family met so many challenges head on - wonderful history lesson - hopefully the media will be kinder to him!

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Fascinating Life Story

Great story. You can see that Bibi and his family are inextricably linked to the story of Israel. Can’t wait for the next chapter.

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A Fascinating Autobiography

I found this work of reflection to be both fascinating and well written by a formidable gentleman. Bibi offers novel insight into myriad important events over the past century that have often been shallowly reported through tainted lenses by the progressive media and twisted by the political left in both Israel and the USA. There is also woven throughout the sociopolitical stories pronouncements of a sincere appreciation for and love of his family.

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Thank you BIBI

This is not just a book about BIBI but an open window into Israel’s journey.

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