Hope Street, Jerusalem

By Irris Makler

A love story that shines a hopeful light on a city where the choice of a romantic table by the window can turn into a life or death decision, from the award-winning aurthor of OUR WOMAN IN KABUL.
'I had no idea how demanding this consuming, cruel, dangerous and fascinating place would be. I would fall in love here, I would do some of my best reporting, I would be injured, ending my run of good luck - my life would change dramatically ...' Moving to a strange city always takes courage, but never more so than in a place where the daily expression of love and hate can turn a simple choice of a romantic table by the window into a life or death decision. Both a love story and bittersweet tribute to her beloved adopted city of Jerusalem, Irris Makler shines a hopeful light on a part of the world where the news reports often makes it seem impossibly dark. From juggling the danger and unpredictability of her work as a roving foreign correspondent, covering everything from Palestinian suicide attacks to Israeli incursions into the West Bank, to falling in love with a handsome and charming young Israeli, and gaining a mischievious four-legged companion along the way, she allows us an intimate glimpse into a passionate, vibrant and fascinating world. Adventurous, compassionate and engagingly honest, the award-winning author of OUR WOMAN IN KABUL is a master at capturing the personal stories behind the news we really want to know - and her story is the most interesting of all.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0732294169
• ISBN13: 9780732294168
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers Australia Pty Ltd
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Moving to Jerusalem now!

Gosh, I loved this memoir so much. A perfect blend of travel, journalist adventures, and canine adventures. I've read this several times and loved it each time. Jerusalem is a beautiful city, and reading this book takes me right there.