Betrayed: The Conspiracy to Divide Jerusalem

This was lent to me by a friend. I had just finished watching a Channel 4 drama called The Promise. I was getting confused with the drama due to my black of knowledge about the middle east. So it was serendipitous that my friend decided to lend me this book at the right time.

Mike explains the history of Palestine right up to 2007. It's not dry and turgid, it's very accessible and easy to follow and is written in bite-sized chunks that make it easy to read a bit before hitting the pillow. It has whetted my appetite to learn more about the region and read differing points of view.

Mike himself is a Christian and he quotes the bible throughout this book by way of giving evidence of his opinions. While his religious views run through the book as a constant thread, they don't in any way detract from the educational value of this book. So if you're not that way inclined yourself, don't let that put you off.

I'm very glad to have read this. Oh, and that Channel 4 drama is superb.