Israel thrives as a nation but has enemies on every side. And now, every Israeli must answer the call to defend their nascent country as the Six-Day War breaks out.
When Mendel gets drafted to war, Katja battles the fear of losing him with Zofia by her side. Mendel fights a war on two fronts: on the battlefield against the irate Arabs and in his tormented mind. Elan gladly charges into battle to avoid the one raging in his home. As they each face their challenges, they know that they must make sacrifices to avoid a repeat of the horrors of the past. To Be An Israeli is the fourth book in Roberta Kagan's unputdownable WW2 historical fiction series, All My Love Detrick. Reader's love this heartbreaking tale of love and resilience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"...Heartbreak, understanding, the importance of love, faith and hope... This book gives the reader insight into the undeniable courage of the Israeli people and their love for their country. I thoroughly enjoyed this journey!" -Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Wonderful! I love the way the lives of the characters intertwine! I found myself laughing out loud at times and then crying..."-Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"intense... a gripping read. Roberta Kegan has proven her mettle as a master story teller by presenting a perfect blend of history-romance-tragedy-trials-triumphs..."-Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"...convincing, emotional and dramatic... An easy five stars as usual for this author whose every book is outstandingly memorable" -Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I loved this book. The characters were great even with the faults they needed to overcome. I liked how the characters stories interacted with each other" -Goodreads reviewer