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The late Israeli Foreign Minister, Prime Minister, and President Shimon Peres played a central role in the historic Oslo Accords. But how did this enigmatic figure in modern Middle Eastern history help achieve this once unthinkable agreement with the Palestinians ? In this insider's account, written by Peres's close confidant over almost 30 years, we witness firsthand tense moments during the unprecedented talks with Yasser Arafat and the fervent discussions, arguments, and rivalries between the personalities involved in the peace process, including Yitzhak Rabin, Ariel Sharon, King Hussein, Benjamin Netanyahu, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. Although one of Peres's most trusted colleagues, the author offers a frank assessment of his mentor, recounting his foibles and failures as consistently as he does his victories. We are shown Peres's unique energy and optimism in pursuing his controversial but ambitious vision of a 'New Middle East'. Above all, we gain unique insight into the actual thought processes, conversations, and decisions of Peres and his colleagues and adversaries, shedding new light on a momentous period in Middle Eastern history.

PERES, SHIMON, 1923-2016--BIOGRAPHY --- ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT--1993 --- PEACE --- ISRAEL--POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT