Michael mike morrison is an american author and recent widower who is in greece during world war ii to receive an inheritance. See all books authored by leon uris, including trinity. But in fleeing from personal troubles he charged headfirst into one of the great global crises of the twentieth century. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mitla pass.
Mitla pass was so awful i cant believe he actually got it published. Leon uris writer gideon zadok leaves the glitter of hollywood for the newly created state of israel, where he learns much about himself and love on a dangerous military operation he covers as a war. Mitla pass gideon zadok, world famous writer read leon uris is there on a personal quest to connect with his heritage and hopefully find himself. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The first chapter of mitla pass suggests the novel will be a war story. From the russian pogroms of the early 1900s to israels sinai war in 1956, mitla pass is an extraordinary epic novel of love and war, violence and passion, and. Uris wrote about the entire family history of gideon zadok. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In this semiautobiographical story, unhappy novelist gideon zadok parachutes, on the eve of the 1956 sinai war, into mitla pass with a company of israeli soldiers.
This ebook features an illustrated biography of leon uris including rare photos from the authors estate. When the story begins, gideon zadok is a writer seeking to break through a painful block by joining the lion battalion of the israeli army in its surprise attack at mitla pass during the 1956 sinai war. Instead of writing about what went on at mitla pass, mr. The angry hills 1955 is a novel written by the american novelist leon uris. But as political tensions escalate and his family is evacuated, zadok asks. From library journal against the backdrop of the 1956 sinai war, uris provides a riveting portrait possibly autobiographical of a man caught in personal crisis.
The uris name will make this book much in demand, and if it is not as much of an epic as exodus or trinity, it has in zadok uriss most fascinating character. Jul 01, 1988 ive read many uris books, and enjoyed them all. May 14, 2019 a sweeping novel of love, passion, and freedom, mitla pass stands as an epic look at modern middle eastern history and is quite possibly uriss most autobiographical work. Mitla pass by leon uris, 9781543663167, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Perhaps leon uriss most introspective work, mitla pass portrays a man caught between his own demons and the epic sweep of middle eastern history. He accompanies the israeli army on a mission to mitla pass where the invading egyptians must be stopped if the country is to survive. It was adapted into a motion picture by the same name in 1959. Reviews of the mitla pass by leon uris pdf agalas the book was much more than i had expected.
Desperate to resurrect his career, after succumbing to the lure of hollywood, gideon zadok travels to israel, determined to find material for a new book. Coincidentally, leon uris was a marine in world war ii and saw battle in the same places as gideon. In this semiautobiographical story, unhappy novelist gideon zadok parachutes, on the eve of the 1956 sinai war, into mitla pass with a company of israeli. Uris provides an engrossing panorama of the first half of this century, as a gifted young author traces his fathers life back to russia and to early pioneering settlements in palestine and reflects on his mothers experiences during world war i and the spanish civil war. This foray draws heavily on the writers own life, his experiences in hollywood, and the jewish immigrant heritage that by turns drag him down and, when finally confronted, allow him to realize himself. The mitla pass is a 480metrehigh 1,570 ft pass snaking 32 kilometres 20 mi in the sinai. The uris name will make this book much in demand, and if it is not as much of an epic as exodus or trinity, it has in zadok uris s most fascinating character. Mitla pass book by leon uris 11 available editions. Gideon is an american jewish writer who served as a marine in world war ii. In many respects mitla pass is a partial bridge between uris novels exodus and mila 18 and the modern history of israel. A big breastbeater of a book about how one man vanquishes the demons devouring his soul.
What leon uris delivers is a story of the personal war of writer gideon zadok, a man with the soul of a poet, the rage of a lion. Mitla pass is a site of major battles between the militaries of egypt and israel during the wars of 1956, 1967, and 1973. Serendipity and blind faith faith in yourself wont hurt a thing. Mitla pass ebook by leon uris 9781475606270 rakuten kobo. Mitla pass 1988 is a novel written by the american novelist leon uris gideon zadok is an american author who is to follow an airborne team to secure the mitla pass during the suez crisis and thereby becomes involved in the mitla incident when colonel zechariah whose real world counterpart is ariel sharon decides to capture it despite other orders during the course of these events. List of the best leon uris books, ranked by voracious readers in the ranker community. After about 25 pages, i didnt like it but thought i should stick with it this is a leon uris book after all, i told myself. Buy the audio book cd book mitla pass by leon uris at indigo.
Mitla pass a novel by leon uris publishers weekly in this semiautobiographical story, unhappy novelist gideon zadok parachutes, on the eve of the 1956 sinai war, into mitla pass with a company of israeli soldiers to face his past and prove his courage. Leon uris wrote some great books, but mitla pass was in this readers opinion a little tiring to read. Gideon zadok is an american author who is to follow an airborne team to secure the. A sweeping novel of love, passion, and freedom, mitla pass stands as an epic look at modern middle eastern history and is quite possibly uriss most autobiographical work. But as political tensions escalate and his family is evacuated, zadok asks to follow israeli paratroopers to secure. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Mitla pass by leon uris and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Read mitla pass by leon uris available from rakuten kobo. Against the backdrop of the 1956 sinai war, uris provides a riveting portrait possibly autobiographical of a man caught in personal crisis. In 1956 gideon is present in israel when the suez crisis erupts.
Against the backdrop of the 1956 sinai war, uris provides a riveting portrait of a man caught in personal crisis. Writer gideon zadok leaves the glitter of hollywood for the newly created state of. Gideon zadok arrives in israel with every intention to research a new book, mend a broken marriage, and improve his dysfunctional family. Gideon has spent this entire life doing battle against his father, his mother.
It is famous as the site of major battles between the militaries of egypt and israel during the. Mitla pass by leon uris 1988, hardcover for sale online. I suspect it is although i dont know that uris was at mitla pass. Writer gideon zadok leaves the glitter of hollywood for the newly created state of israel, where he learns much about himself and love on a dangerous military operation he covers as a war correspondent. Gideon zadok is an american author who is to follow an airborne team to secure the mitla pass during the suez crisis and thereby becomes involved in the mitla incident when colonel zechariah whose real world counterpart is ariel sharon decides to capture it despite other orders. When the story begins, gideon zadok is a writer seeking to break through a painful block by joining the. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Mitla pass is a 32 km pass in the sinai desert that was the scene of fighting in all three israelegypt wars. A novel of berlin, is a novel by leon uris about postworld war ii berlin and germany. Perhaps leon uris s most introspective work, mitla pass portrays a man caught between his own demons and the epic sweep of middle eastern history. Uris died because of renal failure at his home located in long island.
Together, lets build an open library for the world. Mitla pass ebook king county library system bibliocommons. Mitla pass 1988 is a novel written by the american novelist leon uris gideon zadok is an american author who is to follow an airborne team to secure the mitla pass during the suez crisis and thereby becomes involved in the mitla incident when colonel zechariah whose real world counterpart is ariel sharon decides to capture it despite other orders. Mitla pass by uris, leon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In this semiautobiographical story, unhappy novelist gideon zadok parachutes, on the eve of the 1956 sinai war, into mitla pass with a company of israeli soldiers to face his past and prove his coura. A sweeping novel of love, passion, and freedom, mitla pass stands as an epic look at modern middle eastern history and is quite possibly uris s most autobiographical work. Mitla pass is a 32 km pass in the sinai desert that was the scene of fighting in. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
I still remember when i first picked up one of leon uris books. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. It deals with the mitla pass and the israeli army taking that pass but it deals more with the life and history of the family of gideon zadok. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. One of the initial books written by author leon uris is titled as exodus. So when i found out that he has another book on the. The whole book dealt with the main characters background, and his family, and what he did behind his wifes back. Mitla pass by leon uris 1988, hardcover for sale online ebay. I first read the book when i was 12 years old and it. Apr 24, 2017 but in fleeing from personal troubles he charged headfirst into one of the great global crises of the twentieth century.
With commercial success and critical acclaim, theres no doubt that leon uris is one of the most popular authors of the last 100 years, known for his historical fiction. Mitla pass by leon uris overdrive rakuten overdrive. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Ive really enjoyed the books of uris ive read so far, especially exodus and the haj. A few of the papers of author leon uris are kept at the texas universitys harry ransom center.
1455 573 509 1491 1313 169 190 986 1324 105 1619 37 1292 1275 202 22 1442 411 1023 1355 1287 1404 533 194 545 1636 1308 43 1247 25 1368 835 51 656 1009 1132