Nina burleigh, writing for the new york observer, stated that the book is a. Oct 04, 20 part two of our conversation with journalist max blumenthal on his new book, goliath. Why the mainstream media is still ignoring max blumenthal. Oct 27, 2019 max blumenthal, whose jewish father sidney blumenthal, was a former clinton aide, began his career in 2002 as a radical leftwing journalist and already in 20 and 2014 the simon wiesenthal center named him as one of the countrys most prominent antisemites. See all books authored by max blumenthal, including republican gomorrah inside the movement that shattered the. Browse max blumenthals bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Max blumenthal is the author of the bestselling book republican gomorrah. In 2015, blumenthal founded a website called the grayzone project, which is a. More recently, he has specialized in studying and reporting on the religious right and their relationship with the republican party. Sep 16, 2009 max blumenthal launched his journalistic career with an awardwinning expose of the deaths of hundreds of young women in the mexican border city of juarez. The author is max blumenthal, gonzo journalist, video. Why is the mainstream media running away from max blumenthal.
In goliath, new york times bestselling author max blumenthal takes us on a. We address us wars in afghanistan, iraq, libya, and syria. That might be because blumenthal extensively interviewed me and drew rather heavily on my book crazy for god. Nov 15, 2009 max blumenthal is the author of the bestselling book republican gomorrah. Well, max blumenthal, thank you very much for being with us. Jun 08, 2015 with his last book goliath published in fall 20, max blumenthal hoped to popularize the antisemitic comparison between israel and nazi germany. How americas national security state fueled the rise of al qaeda, isis, and donald trump. But he and his fans evidently feel somewhat frustrated. A reading and discussion with max blumenthal, author of the management. Jul 20, 2015 blumenthals new book is titled the 51 day war. Ruin and resistance in gaza, it humanizes this event like nothing else. Jul 08, 2015 that is what makes max blumenthals new book about this israeli attack so compelling, so necessary.
Max blumenthal born december 18, 1977 is an american author, journalist, and blogger. Oct 01, 20 2014 lannan foundation cultural freedom notable book awardin goliath, new york times bestselling author max blumenthal takes us on a journey through the badlands and high roads of israelpalestine, painting a startling portrait of israeli society under the siege of increasingly authoritarian politics as the occupation of the palestinians deepens. How americas national security state fueled the rise of al qaeda, isis, and donald trump, and its author is max blumenthal, the son of longtime clinton associate sidney blumenthal. Inside the movement that shattered the party, investigative reporter max blumenthal theorizes that a culture of personal crisis has transformed the grand old. As with his previous books, the 51 day war is sure to be talked about for years to come. Praise for the 51 day war max blumenthals new book about this israeli attack is so compelling, so necessary. By frank schaeffer for me reading max blumenthal s republican gomorrah is a look into a mirror. Apr 26, 2019 moderate rebels live max blumenthal discusses his new book the management of savagery. In goliath, new york times bestselling author max blumenthal takes us on a journey through the badlands and high roads of israelpalestine, painting a startling. Inside the movement that shattered the party, and the 51 day war. The management of savagery by max blumenthal penguin.
It is, for many reasons, often painful to read, especially for someone like me who stands very much on the left. In goliath, new york times bestselling author max blumenthal takes us on a journey through the badlands and high roads of israelpalestine, painting a startling portrait of israeli society under the siege of increasingly authoritarian politics as the occupation of the palestinians deepens. Nov 27, 2012 max blumenthal s goliath is a brave and important book. Sep 25, 20 against this backdrop, the new book by the american jewish journalist and blogger max blumenthal is particularly noteworthy. Moderate rebels live max blumenthal discusses his new book the management of savagery. Blumenthal looks at life inside israel and the occupied territories. How americas national security state fueled the rise of al qaeda, isis, and donald trump verso, 2019 new books network pitch a book. Antisemite of the week max blumenthal, an antisemitic jew. Feb 22, 2021 max blumenthal is an awardwinning journalist and the author of books including bestselling republican gomorrah, goliath, the fifty one day war and the management of savagery.
How americas national security state fueled the rise of al qaeda, isis, and donald trump with ben norton. Blumenthal went out in search of the uglyand he found it. Dec 04, 20 the plan is further vindication of max blumenthal s central thesis in his new book, goliath. With his last book goliathpublished in fall 20, max blumenthal hoped to popularize the antisemitic comparison between israel and nazi germany. The management of savagery max blumenthal, the management of savagery. Nov 17, 2009 i thought of that man while reading max blumenthal s terrific, but also, of course, appalling new book, republican gomorrah. He has produced print articles for an array of publications, many video reports, and several documentaries, including killing gaza. Inside the movement that shattered the party 2009, which appeared on the new york times bestsellers list, and goliath. Nov 14, 20 blumenthal s goliath is not funny, nor is it very entertaining.
Reuters, bbc in covert uk program to push western agenda. Discover other books like this, author exclusives, and more. How peter beinart defends the repulsive views of the. His newly released bestselling book, republican gomorrah, is a thorough. Even though the ending is known, max blumenthal s book the management of savagery draws the reader through an intriguing tale of media management, political management, financial management all with the goal of achieving the management of savagery.
Life and loathing in greater israel by max blumenthal. Inside the movement that shattered the partyjames dobson is author max blumenthal s main subject, as he attempts to tie the beliefs of. The book was described by alterman, himself a frequent critic of israel, as awful and. Reza aslan, author of zealot and no god but god max blumenthal audaciously takes inyourface, ontheground journalism into the realm of geopolitics. Apparently there isnt a single person in the present incarnation of the republican party who does anything. Max blumenthal audio books, best sellers, author bio. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Max blumenthal is an awardwinning journalist and bestselling author whose articles and video documentaries have appeared in new york times, daily beast, guardian, huffington post, salon. See his footage from inside palins church by clicking here or visit his website. Max blumenthal is an awardwinning journalist and bestselling author whose articles and video documentaries have appeared in the new york times, daily beast, guardian, huffington post, salon, al jazeera english and many other publications. Max blumenthal is an awardwinning journalist whose work has appeared in.
He is a writing fellow at the nation institute and a senior writer for the daily beast. Nyt finally mentions goliath in rightwing ad smearing. Max blumenthals goliath is antiisrael book that makes. He is a senior writer for alternet and formerly a writer for the daily beast, al akhbar, and media matters for america. It examines what blumenthal characterizes as israels aggressive shift to the farright, and its crackdown on local activism. In his latest book, journalist blumenthal republican gomorrah takes the israelis to task for their racist and protofascist tendencies. Life and loathing in greater israel is a 20 book by max blumenthal. Oct 31, 20 the debate revolves around an unpleasant book published october 1 by nation books, titled goliath. Max is a puffin foundation writing fellow at the nation institute. Life and loathing in greater israel, namely that israels raison detat is the maintenance and.
I think his book is important and revelatory of many untouched, taboo subjects both. Blumenthal raises the alarm on a rising tide of racism and closemindedness in modern israel that is increasingly based in the ideology and policy supported by the countrys youth. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. In the management of savagery, max blumenthal excavates the real story behind americas dealings with the world and shows how the extremist forces that now. Browse max blumenthal s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. How sarah palin made herself indispensable while destroying. Life and loathing in greater israel max blumenthal. How americas national security state fueled the rise of al. Juan cole, informed comment, author of the new arabs and engaging the muslim world. The editorinchief of the grayzone, max blumenthal is an awardwinning journalist and the author of several books, including bestselling republican gomorrah, goliath, the fifty one day war, and the management of savagery.
Jun 08, 2015 despite his wellearned notoriety, blumenthal has managed to get his new book endorsed by reza aslan, who is a professor of creative writing at the university of california, riverside and. Max blumenthal is an awardwinning journalist and bestselling author whose articles and video documentaries have appeared in the new york times, daily beast. Max blumenthal editorinchief the editorinchief of the grayzone, max blumenthal is an awardwinning journalist and the author of several books, including bestselling republican gomorrah, goliath, the fifty one day war, and the management of savagery. Ruin and resistance in gaza, and was published at the end of june. Max blumenthal he is senior editor of alternets grayzone project and the author of goliath.
Max blumenthal books list of books by author max blumenthal. Max blumenthal was in gaza during last years ferocious israeli assault, and his book tells truths that are missing from the new york times. He is the author of two books including republican gomorrah. He is the author of the bestselling book republican gomorrah. Max blumenthal is an unperson in the new york times. Cancelled max blumenthal the management of savagery.
Biden iran envoy boasted of depriving civilians of food. Apr 21, 2020 max blumenthal is an awardwinning journalist and bestselling author whose articles and video documentaries have appeared in the new york times, daily beast, guardian, huffington post, salon, al jazeera english and many other publications. In response to online criticism, nephew has claimed that the main target of the sanctions regime he designed was the oligarchs. How i grew up as one of the elect, helped found the religious right, and lived to take all or almost all of it back as a reference for his indepth expose of what has gone so very wrong. The work was inspired by the work of the psychologist erich fromm. How the son of a member of the clinton inner circle came to write a book that is, in large part, an indictment of both. How americas national security state fueled the rise of al qaeda. Life and loathing in greater israel, which won the 2014 lannan foundation cultural freedom notable book award, the new york times bestseller republican gomorrah. Dec 30, 20 max blumenthal s new book on israel has received a torrent of attention some caustic and some effusive.
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