This book is a great addition to anyone intrested in Human Rights, history and the Israeli Palestinian issue. Mr Carter did a great job in explaining the historical facts in a deplomatic way. Actually he was'nt at all harsh on Israel and its goverment he was just saying facts, since the history of the state of Israel is filled-up with bloodshed, ethnic cleansing and human rights violation. But as peace seeking person he avoided drilling down on these atrosities that were committed against Palestine and the Palestinine people.I beleive a former Presendent of the United States of America and a Noble Prize winner demands from us much more respect than this.