Publicize to major dailies, weeklies, radio/TV; Schalit’s book will appeal to readers across the political spectrum; the Obama Administration’s approach to Middle East politics will figure prominently in the book.
Jerusalem Calling marks the emergence of a new breed of public intellectual. American by birth, Israeli by association, and homeless by conscience, Joel Schalit is uniquely qualified to blast all stereotypes of Jewish identity. Moving effortlessly from philosophical complexity to outrageous humor, Schalit's writing, and his ability to critically interrogate everything from the religious right to punk rock to Middle Eastern politics provides a singular perspective on life in a...