Natan Sharansky Jewish Agency for Israel by the Jewish Agency Board of Governors. In September 2009 Sharansky secured $6 million from the Genesis Philanthropy Group for educational activities in the former Soviet Union. He is a Founding Member of One Jerusalem. In 1997, Sharansky was the focus of a 2.5-hour-long episode of "Chaim SheKa'ele" ("What A Life"), the Israeli version of "This Is Your Life". The episode focused mainly on his experiences as a Soviet dissident, and featured many of his family and acquaintances. In 2005, Sharansky participated in "They Chose Freedom", a four-part television documentary on the history of the Soviet
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