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She became a teacher, and after her marriage emigrated again to Palestine, settling on a kibbutz.Īlways politically active, she became Israel's first envoy to Moscow was promoted to Foreign Minister and ultimately elected as Prime Minister, leader of Israel. by Golda Meir Be the first to write a review. Even in retirement, Meir remained an important political presence in Israel. The family emigrated to the US and for a while Meir lived with her sister, where she was exposed to debates on Zionism, women's suffrage, literature and socialism.

Moreover, these items should be returned directly. The Book Is Both Frank And Very Revealing Of Her. Meir's earliest memory is of her father boarding up the front door in response to rumours of an imminent pogrom. Please note that this policy only applies to items purchased online. 1St American Edition My Life Is The Autobiography Of The First Female Prime Minister Of Israel, Golda Meir. Born in 1898 in Kyiv, she was the daughter of an impoverished carpenter - and became the first (and only) female Prime Minister of Israel. Golda Meir was without doubt one of the most incredible women of her - and any - time. Golda Meir was an Israeli politician, teacher and the worlds fourth, and Israels only, woman to hold the office of Prime Minister. WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY JULIA NEUBERGER ' A rare and wholly unforgettable work' SATURDAY REVIEW 'A remarkable, almost incredible personal history. Israel's first and the world's third female to hold such an office, she was described as the 'Iron Lady' of Israeli politics years before the epithet became associated with British prime minister Margaret Thatcher. A classic of 20th century history ' Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of JERUSALEM: THE BIOGRAPHY Meir was elected Prime Minister of Israel on 17 March 1969, after serving as Minister of Labour and Foreign Minister. A compelling political story of courage and struggle, power and leadership, war and crisis - and the making of Israel. 'The gripping memoir of a remarkable woman who rose to the top in a man's world.

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