"Lipstadt offers a distilled, delicate account of Meir's remarkable dedication to her nation that encourages a learned reckoning with her complex legacy."--John Knight, New York Times Book Review "Engaging writing and fresh perspectives on key moments. An important and captivating short biography of a unique figure in modern Jewish life."--Avi Shilon , Literary Review "Comprehensive. Always thoughtful. A nuanced account of a leader whose influence endures in the Middle East."-- Kirkus Reviews "Lipstadt's book, Golda Meir: Israel's Matriarch , is a holistic portrait. It neither neglects nor erases Meir's shortcomings, but finds in them the same worldview that fostered her many successes.

"--PJ Grisar, The Forward "Absorbing. Lipstadt's book offers the most perceptive account to date of how Golda forged her conviction in the fires of personal and collective memory."--Benjamin Balint, Jewish Review of Books "Deborah Lipstadt's own ambassadorial role, her grounding as a scholar, and her firsthand experience of gender issues in a leadership position make her the ideal biographer for Golda Meir. It's a true pleasure to read this lively and deeply informed account of one of Israel's pivotal figures."--Bob Goldfarb, Jewish Book Council "Lipstadt succeeds in painting a visceral portrait of Golda Meir as a gifted orator and blunt negotiator, a pragmatic, single-minded and often inflexible leader who was wholeheartedly devoted to the Zionist mission."--Amy Spiro, Times of Israel Shortlisted for the 2024 Elizabeth Longford Prize in Historical Biography "Deborah Lipstadt offers a comprehensive and fresh portrait of the former Israeli prime minister. Through her attention to gender, Lipstadt provides novel insights into the life of this iconic woman!"--Rabbi David Ellenson, author of Jewish Meaning in a World of Choice: Studies in Tradition and Modernity.