Reviews
and Comments
Thomas H. Kean, Chair of the
9/11 Commission: "Most experts believe there will
be new terrorist attacks in the United States. By looking
at the Israeli experience, Cole makes an important
contribution by asking what can be learned and
are we prepared."
Mortimer
B. Zuckerman, Editor-in-Chief of US News and World
Report: "Cole's book gives the fullest
description available of how the Israeli experience
can help others."
U.S.
Senator Susan Collins: "The lessons from this
book could save lives
in the event of another attack on the United States."
Washington
Times: "... well written, extensively researched
and comprehensive.... Cole's book is essential
reading for all those involved in homeland
security preparedness."
The
Oklahoman:"This book is essential
reading for the layperson
who wants to understand the effect and appropriate
response to terror. It is also an
important addition to the public policy debate
about how America, as a society, must be prepared
to deal with the future."
N.J.
Jewish Standard: "Cole's description of how the
'suicide bomb' does its deadly work may be the
best ever written."
Dennis
Ross, former American envoy to the Middle East: "Leonard
Cole offers a moving portrait of the way in which
many Israelis cope with terror.... But the great
value of this book is what it tells us about
not giving in to terror."
ForeWord
Magazine: "By delivering the story through the
eyes of terror victims and those who assist them,
Cole will move many readers
emotionally...."
Lt.
Gen. Paul K. Carlton, M.D., Surgeon General U.S. Air
Force (Ret.): "This collection of stories of
courage and determination should be
required reading for all Americans!"
Brig.
Gen. (Res.) Nachman Shai, former Chief Spokesperson
for the Israel Defense Forces: "...a fascinating
journey into modern terror.... The lessons for the United
States and others are plain to see."