Heidi Vogel-The Wandering Who-Book Review

Introduction by Gilad Atzmon: The following is a very interesting review by Heidi Vogel. Heidi is a great writer and an  incredible musician.  It is particularly interesting for me to be reviewed by another artist  who is also sensitive to identity politics complexities and subject to self reflection.

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Gilad Atzmon's "The Wandering WHO?" provides a fascinating and complex look into the many facets of this subject Atzmon calls "Jewish identity politics".

The book gives a glimpse into Atzmon's early life in Israel as an aspiring jazz musician and how he became the inspiring thinker and, as Atzmon says, "Humanist", he is today.

Atzmon details much of the history of Jewish tribal existence and it's influence on todays Jewish identity politics.

There are more layers to this book than one may realize at first glance and it becomes more powerful as one lets it unravel.

As Atzmon delves deep into the roots and causes of Zionism and modern day Jewish Identity, he explores some biblical interpretations, as well as many other writers whom Atzmon refers to in great detail.

Atzmon's ideas may be controversial to some as he appears to be and states in the book that he is a "proud self hating Jew". This fundamental "obstacle" to Atzmon achieving what some may consider to be a balanced work, may leave one feeling that the ideas he puts forth are lopsided, wherein at times there is no polar opposite given, as in debate, it may appear that Atzmon's ideas are not there to let the reader find their own answers and balance. But it only appears to be so, for as one reads on, it raises so many questions that one does start to think for oneself and understands that this is exactly what Atzmon is trying to make one do.. in his own way.

It is rather obvious here that Atzmon has almost a "side" in that one could surmise and deduce that he is pro Palestinian and that is what is portrayed. This is not necessarily off-putting however, for the reader, as it is dynamic enough to implant knowledge and let ones own thoughts expand and take flight with some of the complex issues addressed.

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If Dershowitz Wants a Debate, I Will Meet Him Any Time

Gilad Atzmon: It seems as if the panic around The Wandering Who has escalated tonight. According to the Jerusalem Post, the infamous Alan Dershowitz and the dubious Abe Foxman are now joining the desperate Zionist attempt to ban the book.

I obviously welcome them on board. 

 http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=242902

Pro-Israel activists slam praise of ‘anti-Semitic’ book

By JOHNNY PAUL, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT

‘The Wondering Who’ by London-based Israeli Gilad Atzmon hailed by US academics Mearsheimer and Falk.

    LONDON – Uproar has broken out since American academics John Mearsheimer and Richard Falk have endorsed a new book by a London-based Israeli musician accused of being an anti-Semite and Holocaust denier.

Chicago University professor John Mearsheimer, author of the 2007 book The Israel Lobby, and Princeton professor Richard Falk, the UN rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, gave promotional words for a book written by Gilad Atzmon.

His book, titled The Wondering Who, has been described as contemporary cultural racism and as an attack on Jewish identity inspired by Soviet anti- Semitism, by analysts and experts.

Renowned American law professor Alan Dershowitz said the book has crossed the line from anti-Zionism to anti-Semitism and said their endorsement was something he has not seen in his lifetime.

“I challenge Mearsheimer and Falk to a debate on whether they have endorsed an anti-Semitic book,” he told The Jerusalem Post on Friday. He said he plans to expose their action widely, both in the academy and elsewhere.

“Atzmon has adopted all the classical definitions of anti- Semitism, he uses the same tropes borrowed from Protocols of the Elders of Zion and other Nazi publications – that Jews control the world, are responsible for the credit crunch, believe Hitler was right,” he told the Post.

“[Mearsheimer and Falk] have crossed a red line that has never been crossed in my lifetime.

 

You can now order The Wandering Who on Amazon.com  or Amazon.co.uk

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Gilad Atzmon: Thank God for the Jewish Chronicle

As always, the London Jewish Chronicle (JC) is providing us with an accurate insight into Jewish influence within the media and beyond. The JC is desperate to stop my book, The Wandering Who -- and it is also foolish enough to disclose its tactics, openly revealing to us the pressure which some elements within the Jewish community are willing to mount on Britain’s leading newspapers and other outlets. 

This weekend The JC seems to be particularly frustrated, explaining to their concerned readers that “Britain's largest book distribution database company has said it cannot withdraw The Wandering Who unless the title is found to have breached race hate legislation”

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Jewish Identity Politics' Panel Discussion Q&A

Jewish Identity Politics' Panel Discussion was followed by a very interesting Q&A session.  We discussed the following: Anti Semitism, Jews and the Left, Kosher vs. Progressive, Jesus vs. Marx,  identity vs. identification and more...

Pt 6-What is so unique about anti Semitism? Left and Judaism,  the role of the Internet, Jewish ideology as a form of supremacy.

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Gilad Atzmon on Jeff Rense's Radio Show

Jeff Rense discusses The Wandering Who with Gilad Atzmon- Jewish Identity Politics, Jewish Lobby, AIPAC, CFI, Liam Fox (and his 'friends'),  Iran, Gilad Shalit, History, temporality and beyond

http://www.rense.com/

Gilad Atzmon on Jeff Rense's Radio Show by Gilad Atzmon

 

You can now order The Wandering Who on Amazon.com  or Amazon.co.uk

RootsWorld Review: Rim Bana & Gilad Atzmon

I asked the artist about that via email and he responded: “Zionism was an attempt to bring to the world a ‘new civilized Jew’, an authentic human being, a productive subject driven by a love of the soil and an ethical orientation. But the scale of crimes against humanity committed by the Jewish State on a daily basis for more than six decades demonstrates beyond doubt that the Zionist project has been a disaster. The Neo Ghetto society that surrounds itself with an annexation wall may well be the most brutal tribal collective in the history of the Jewish people. And this is indeed a tragedy.”

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Sameh Habeeb: The Wandering Who, an attempt to clear the dust

Introduction by Gilad Atzmon: Reviews for The Wandering Who keep coming. So far I didn’t see a single bad review. We have seen Zionists and Jewish ‘anti’ Zionists A.K.A AZZ (Anti Zionist Zionists) desperate attempts to ban the book, but, they’ve yet to offer any intelligible reasoning to do so. It is reassuring to see so many different people enjoying the book and reviewing it so positively.

The following review is written by Gaza Journalist Sameh Habeeb. It is, indeed, depressing to find out that Habeeb’s experience with the AZZ wasn’t particularly easy. It seems as if Habeeb knows what The Wandering Who is all about. He realises very well the political culture that is criticised by the book.   “As a Palestinian”, says Habeeb,  “I  believe (that) this book adds more weight to the Palestine solidarity movement.” I am left wondering who should I listen to: Sameh Habeeb, the Palestinian from Gaza who read my book, or should I better follow the orders of some four dysfunctional Jewish ‘anti’ Zionists who insist to stop my book in the name of the Palestinians?   I guess that you know the answer. 

http://www.paltelegraph.com/

Paris, (Pal Telegraph) - Salman Rushdi caused tremendous chaos over his allegations against Islam.  His book, “Satanic Verses,” which relied on his own personal harmed liberties in the West, caused damage in Great Britain. Rushdi was praised, won many prizes, and became an icon in the West for his open and loud criticism of Islam. He was even encouraged by the British Government, who still continues to protect him. Yet his work nearly ignited a civil war between the Muslim community in Britain and the police.

With Gilad Atzmon, it is totally different. Whenever this man tries to speak out on Israel or criticize the Jewish identity, he is accused of being an anti-Semite or a holocaust denier. Unlike Rushdie, he is not protected by British Government. In spite of many people saying he is the one of the best jazz players in the world, he can’t enter the world of celebrities.  Is there a particular reasons? Indeed! His controversial and critical views of Israel are the key reasons. In his many daily articles, Atzmon tries to clarify the facts about the nature of Israel. For this, he is constantly under attack.  His new book has recently drew the ire of the mainstream once more.  

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Karl Sabbagh on Jewish Identity Politics' Panel Discussion

Karl Sabbagh explores the significance of The Wandering Who from political perspective and identity politics.

Gilad Atzmon: The book they don’t want you to read

Here we go again:  Jewish Zionists and Jewish ‘anti-Zionists yet again join forces to burn a book that, amongst other things, explores the Jewish culture of book-burning. Is this a coincidence? I don’t think so.

It seems as if award-winning Islamophobic Harry’s Place is now so desperate to stop ‘The Wandering Who’ that they wail, “Why Is The Times Selling an Antisemitic Book?”  “I am shocked and horrified to see that The Times is promoting Gilad Atzmon’s “The Wandering Who”, says one of the Harry’s Place ring-leaders.

I find myself laughing out loud. A mere thirty minutes after the panic lights started to flash, Israeli hasbara author and pro-war enthusiast David Aaronovitch was informing his fans at the Zionist cyber-ghetto that he was ‘on the case’. No doubt Aaronovitch knew exactly who to call.

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Listen to Sammi Ibrahem on the Ugly Truth Radio Show

http://theuglytruth.wordpress.com

Eyewitness to Israeli brutality in Gaza–we are honored to be joined by Palestinian journalist Sammi Ibrahem as he recounts some of his personal experiences dealing with God’s Chosen Terrorists during his youth in occupied Gaza.