⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hostage by Eli Sharabi is one of the most disturbing and courageous memoirs I’ve ever read. He chronicles 491 days in Hamas captivity with haunting precision, capturing every sensory assault in agonizing detail. Iron shackles bite into his ankles. The stench from a broken toilet fills the air. Tiny white worms crawl over his toothbrush. With only one meager meal a day, he watches his belly cave inward as his body and spirit are tested beyond measure. Yet amid this torment, Sharabi clings to the smallest shards of humanity—helping fellow captives, whispering words of hope, refusing to let his captors extinguish his faith in life itself. When freedom finally […]
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A High-Octane Geopolitical Thriller
4.5 stars The Last Days is a heart-pounding, page-turning, high-octane geopolitical thriller. Known for weaving current events and biblical prophecy into gripping narratives, Rosenberg does not disappoint in this sequel to The Last Jihad. Once again, Jon Bennett and Erin McCoy, two senior White House advisors, find themselves thrust into the heart of international intrigue. Navigating the volatile Middle East political landscape, every move they make could trigger a global catastrophe. The plot centers on peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, focusing on the rise of a new Palestinian leader who could bring peace—or chaos. Rosenberg’s deep understanding of geopolitical climates adds authenticity to the narrative. Detailed descriptions of […]
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