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Review of ‘The Zionists who Hate Jews’

With incidents of violence based on religion, ethnicity, and politics on the rise globally, Joss Sheldon’s book The Zionists who Hate Jews is a timely and useful book to read, albeit, somewhat controversial. His thesis, that the Zionist movement which was instrumental in the creation of the state of Israel, was actually established by people who, despite being Jewish themselves, hated Jews, and who formed close alliances with some of Europe’s most powerful and notorious antisemites, including Germany’s Nazis, will not go down will with many; it will, in fact, offend quite a few people.

This book, though, is well-documented, and it outs the perpetrators, including many American Christian zealots, who are among the most ardent supporters of Israel while, at the same time, being rabidly antisemitic.

Well written, and hard hitting, it will challenge every assumption you might hold about religious intolerance and the danger of merging religion with politics. It’s not a comfortable read, but, that is what makes it a must-read. It gets you out of your comfort zone and inspires critical thinking—a skill that is in short supply these days.  This is a book that should definitely be on your reading list.

The author provided me with a review copy of this book. I give it five stars.

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Review of ‘Two Moons: The Eternal Tide’

Deor, a young woman of Alcyone, chafes under the brutal occupation of the Meropans. Then, she learns that she is the reincarnation of a young woman named Lore, who lived on the planet Nebra, which was attacked and destroyed by Remus. Additionally, she discovers that the people of Merope are reincarnations of the people of Remus. She and those around her are, in fact, caught up in an eternal cycle of destruction and violence that spans worlds and generations. At the same time, in Merope, Arietis, a Meropan, has begun to question the established order in which Meropans exercise dominance over Alcyone. Lives and past lives become intertwined in Cameron O’Brien’s Two Moons: The Eternal Tide, a genre-bending novel that blends fantasy and science fiction in a compelling, action-packed tale. This exploration of civilization and governance, as well as the indomitable resilience of the human experience, makes for a captivating narrative.

 

This is a well-crafted story that will grab your interest from page one, and bit by bit, word by word, pull you into an epic tale that tells the story of ancient civilizations through the eyes and experiences of characters you can not only identify with, but also empathize with.

 

O’Brien can create characters and scenes that, despite the fantasy aspect of the story, feel real. Action and dialogue all ring true. As the story winds its way to a most satisfying conclusion, with scores—ancient and contemporary—settled along the way, you will sit back with mixed emotions. It was—is—a tale well-told, but you will also feel a sense of sadness that there is not more. In essence, this is a story that will satisfy you, but, at the same time, whet your appetite for more. To the author, I say, well done, and get to work on the next one.

I received a pre-publication copy of this book for review. I give it five stars, and kudos to the author.

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