Natan Sharansky want a glimpse of how I think about foreign policy, read Natan Sharansky's book, "The Case for Democracy". ... For government, particularly – for opinion makers, I would put it on your recommended reading list. It's short and it's good. This guy is a heroic figure, as you know. It's a great book. His book "Defending Identity: Its Indispensable Role in Protecting Democracy", is a defense of the value of national and religious identity in building democracy. Sharansky has argued that there can never be peace between Israel and the Palestinians until there is "the building of real democratic institutions
Where I Was From Where I Was From Where I Was From is a 2003 collection of essays by Joan Didion. It concerns the history and culture of California, where Didion was born and spent much of her life. "Where I Was From" combines aspects of historical writing, journalism, and memoir to present a history of California as well as Didion's own experiences in that state. The book attempts to understand the differences between California's factual history and its perceived reputation. According to Didion, "This book represents an exploration into my own confusions about the place and the way in which I grew up