«One of the best personal accounts of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict ever written . . . A fascinating and deeply intelligent memoir.» —Ethan Bronner, The New York Times

«There are villains and victims, patriots and fools, war and peace, betrayal and corruption, and an inevitable romance. . . . The book dramatizes recent history in Palestine as few others have done.» —Amos Elon, The New York Review of Books

«Terrific . . . highly recommended for those who want to appreciate the dilemma of the Palestinian democrat.» —Christopher Hitchens, Slate

«A deeply admirable book by a deeply admirable man.» —Leon Wieseltier, The New York Times Book Review

«Once Upon a Country is an often enthralling book, with a lucid unfolding of the issues and subtle analysis of the games played by both sides. . . . This complicated man--shrewd, idealist, pragmatic, dreamer, peaceful warrior---is very much worth knowing.» —Charles Matthews, San Francisco Chronicle

«Captivating . . . Once Upon a Country is a magnificent study of hope under siege.» —Robert Malley, The Washington Post

«A bighearted, admirable, and exceptionally interesting account of Nusseibeh's struggle for an equitable peace in a conflict in which compromise is often interpreted as treason. This is a rare book.» —Jeffrey Goldberg, Los Angeles Times

«Once Upon a Country is a subtle, sad, and humorous memoir that casts a fresh light on the Israeli-Palestinian tragedy and a vivid picture of Palestinian society as well.» —Amos Oz, author of A Tale of Love and Darkness