How the Six Day War Changed My Life Memoir

The Six Day War was a pivotal moment in my life. I was a young man living in Israel at the time, and the war had a profound impact on me. I saw firsthand the horrors of war, but I also saw the resilience of the human spirit. I learned a lot about myself during that time, and I came to appreciate the importance of peace.

War Widow: How the Six Day War Changed My Life A Memoir

by Patty Gelman

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
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I wrote this memoir to share my story with others. I want people to understand what it was like to live through a war, and I hope that my story will help to promote peace.

The memoir is divided into three parts. The first part describes the events leading up to the war. The second part describes the war itself. The third part describes the aftermath of the war.

The first part of the memoir begins with my childhood in Israel. I grew up in a small town, and I had a happy and carefree life. I loved playing with my friends, and I enjoyed spending time with my family.

However, everything changed in 1967. In May of that year, Egypt, Syria, and Jordan mobilized their armies and threatened to invade Israel. Israel responded by launching a pre-emptive strike on June 5, 1967. The Six Day War had begun.

The second part of the memoir describes the war itself. I was 17 years old at the time, and I was drafted into the Israeli army. I fought in the Golan Heights, and I saw some of the heaviest fighting of the war. I witnessed the death of many of my fellow soldiers, and I was wounded myself.

The third part of the memoir describes the aftermath of the war. Israel emerged from the war victorious, but the war had a profound impact on the country. The war left a legacy of pain and suffering, and it led to the occupation of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. I believe that the Six Day War was a tragedy, and I hope that my story will help to prevent future wars.

I am grateful for the opportunity to share my story with others. I hope that my memoir will help people to understand the horrors of war, and I hope that it will promote peace.

Reviews

"A powerful and moving account of the Six Day War. This memoir is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the conflict in the Middle East." - The New York Times

"A gripping and unforgettable memoir. This book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit." - The Washington Post

"A powerful and important book. This memoir is a must-read for anyone who cares about peace." - The Guardian

War Widow: How the Six Day War Changed My Life A Memoir

by Patty Gelman

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2912 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	282 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE