Except for Palestine

The Limits of Progressive Politics

By: Marc Lamont Hill, Mitchell Plitnick

Narrated by: Paul Boehmer

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

Great content

It is a well documented book with well cited sources all while telling a thorough and complete narrative

Detailed and easy to listen to.

This book is easy to follow and provides lots of information explaining how the past lead to the presentsituation in Palestine. The overwhelming level of racism and injustice inflicted upon the Palestinian people is heartbreaking. The author does a great job of detailing the US and European complicity in establishing and perpetuating these injustices that have only increased exponentially since this book was written. The author concludes with a glimmer of hope for the future by calling on us to respect the human rights of each person involved regardless of nationality or religion.

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.

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A vital and necessary read to be better informed. Explores US policy context regarding Israel and 🍉.

Raised some very good points and explanations.

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.

Relevant history

Provides background to understanding US policy and Palestinian politics. Last chapter is particularly relevant and revealing.

Pretty good actually

It’s actually relatively accurate and I would even say maybe not even controversial. I think the bigger question is how do you make peace with a neighbor that wants to kill you.