Except for Palestine

The Limits of Progressive Politics

By: Marc Lamont Hill, Mitchell Plitnick

Narrated by: Paul Boehmer

Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

In this major work of daring criticism and analysis, scholar and political commentator Marc Lamont Hill and Israel-Palestine expert Mitchell Plitnick spotlight how holding fast to one-sided and unwaveringly pro-Israel policies reflects the truth-bending grip of authoritarianism on both Israel and the United States. Except for Palestine deftly argues that progressives and liberals who oppose regressive policies on immigration, racial justice, gender equality, LGBTQ rights, and other issues must extend these core principles to the oppression of Palestinians. In doing so, the authors take seriously the political concerns and well-being of both Israelis and Palestinians, demonstrating the extent to which US policy has made peace harder to attain.

Hill and Plitnick provide a timely and essential intervention by examining multiple dimensions of the Israeli-Palestinian conversation, including Israel's growing disdain for democracy, the effects of occupation on Palestine, the siege of Gaza, diminishing American funding for Palestinian relief, and the campaign to stigmatize any critique of Israeli occupation. Except for Palestine is a searing polemic and a cri de coeur for elected officials, activists, and everyday citizens alike to align their beliefs and politics with their values.

©2021 Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick (P)2021 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Excellent Look Into Right Now

Provides a condensed history of what is currently happening in Israel and on the Gaza Strip right now. Would’ve only preferred the authors’ voices, as always.

Highly recommended reading

I thought the narrator was pretty robotic, but the content was helpful to contextualize the US involvement in furthering the occupation and oppression Palestinians have endured for years. I plan to purchase a physical copy as well.

Except For Palestine

This book informs and challenges anyone who considers themselves progressive to be consistent
when it comes to the question of Palestine.

Great Insight

Sadly I am guessing another chapter might be needed after the horrific events and attack on Israel.

Excellent book

Thought provoking, educational, insightful, inspiring and a bunch of other adjectives. A must read for someone who wants to identify as a progressive

It's about time

As Israel bombs Gaza into a landfill today we finally hear the story of a 15 year embargo, overpopulation, poverty, hunger, the oppressed rose up to become the oppressor. Both sides speak in this book, unlike most sources that tell only one. E
veryone needs a home, both Israelis and Palestinians deserve a decent home.. it is time for apartheid to end.

A wise voice need to be listened to

This book gives a balanced narrative of very long standing conflict shedding lights on various aspects of the issue where progressive American democrats and all people of conscience around the world can play an effective active role in bringing peace into a very troubled part of the world!
It is a wise yell into a bloomy dark wilderness of nowadays world political arena!

Excellent book, terrible narrator

The content is well researched, thorough and challenging. The narration is almost unlistenable: Robotic and strange.

Timely and crucial read

Very well researched and written. Boils down complex phenomena in an easily digestible manner. Highly recommend.

Great information

This was full of important information and really is a must read, especially with what’s happening in Gaza today.