Yitzhak Rabin

About the Book

This biography opens at the drama of the night peace rally in Israel, where Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated by a young, Jewish las student. Then the book begins a flashback to Rabin's Russian-Jewish parents. There are vivid descriptions of his boyhood years in Tel Aviv, his military career, and his romance with his future wife, Leah. The transition from a military man to a politician was not an easy one for this shy man. But his ambassadorship to Washington, D.C., and his role as prime minister, prepared him for peace negotiations with Palestinian leader, Chairman Arafat. His risk for peace assured his place in history. Many American leaders were devastated by his assassination and mourned his loss.

About the Author

Libby Hughes is an author, playwright, and lyricist. Her biographies of international leaders and celebrities for young adults include: Margaret Thatcher, Nelson Mandela, Colin Powell, Benazir Bhutto, Norman Schwarzkopf, Tiger Woods, John Grisham, George W. Bush, and Ronald Reagan. Hughes is listed in ?Who?s Who of American Women? and ?Who?s Who in the World?. She lives between Cambridge and Cape Cod, writing books, plays, and musicals, and writing reviews for www.capecodtoday.com.