“You can’t understand this war without understanding Israel, and this book helps people do that.” —Tony Dokoupil, CBS News

“Based on interviews with numerous Israelis, from chief executives to doctors to rabbis, The Genius of Israel helps give context and background to the civitas from which Israel projects its military power . . . The authors’ anecdote-driven reportage sheds light on a larger question: How is a country so incurably divided also a country so resolutely united?” —Wall Street Journal

“The Genius of Israel has much to teach us. . . . A book that deserves a wide audience in the United States and other modern democracies . . . In reading The Genius of Israel, I found myself repeatedly thinking, wincingly, ‘That used to be us.’ What happened to the America that raised its adolescents to seek adventure, not ‘safety’? What happened to the America where extended families were close, and multigenerational dinners happened every week, not just at Thanksgiving? What happened to the America in which people had great common formative experiences of public service, including military service, that bonded them in spite of political differences? What happened to the America in which everybody felt free to say exactly what was on their mind, and nobody felt embarrassed by ordinary expressions of patriotism? What happened to the America in which the most ferocious critics of a right-wing government were fiercely devoted to preserving the institutions of government, rather than to tearing them down? What happened to the America in which the words ‘Let’s try it’ came readily to the lips of entrepreneurs, military officers, and even bureaucrats, as opposed to ‘Check with legal’?” —Bret Stephens, Commentary

“A portrait of a society that, often seen as fractured and fractious, is surprisingly unified and happy. . . . A thought-provoking study that non-Israelis will find particularly fascinating.” —Kirkus Reviews

“How has the tiny country of Israel, beset by external foes and internal strife, stayed so resilient? This book offers big ideas for how all of us, not just Israelis, can tackle the central challenges of our times.” —Walter Isaacson

PRAISE FOR START-UP NATION:

“Start-Up Nation is an eye-opener. It should be taken as an interim report on the history of Israel, a country that is itself a perpetual start-up. In it, Dan Senor and Saul Singer tell the story of people who defied what existed and challenged the conventional.” —Shimon Peres

“Senor and Singer’s experience[s] . . . come to life in their illuminating, timely, and often surprising analysis.” —George Stephanopoulos

“Dan Senor and Saul Singer have done the impossible: They’ve written a book that doesn’t examine Israel through the prism of its conflict with the Arabs. This is a story about Israel, of course, but it's a story with universal implications. Start-Up Nation is, among other things, an indispensable business book. I wish I had thought to write it.” —Jeffrey Goldberg

“Fascinating stories of innovative ideas and huge gambles that have paid off for Israeli entrepreneurs. A book I think every single Arab businessman, Arab bureaucrat and Arab politician should read.” —Fareed Zakaria

"There is a great deal for America to learn from the very impressive Israeli entrepreneurial model. . . . Start-Up Nation is a playbook for every CEO who wants to develop the next generation of corporate leaders." —Tom Brokaw

"In the midst of the chaos of the Middle East, there's a remarkable story of innovation. Start-Up Nation is . . . a timely book and a much-needed celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit." —Meg Whitman