Text Box: 1960 DESTINATION ISRAEL was written by the author for her children who don't know much about this period of her life. In 1960, Israel was not exactly a tourist destination. Instead the country was receiving a fascinating influx of Jewish immigrants from all over the world and Elsa, a "goy," was in the midst of them. The voyage to Israel was at the invitation of a Jewish scientist who had studied in Holland. Elsa found employment in Beer-Sheba and Jerusalem and stayed in Israel for 2 1/2 years. The result was a collection of handwritten journals embellished with photos and historical notes that eventually shaped this book. The author's writing challenge was to stay faithful to her younger self and her impressions of the State of Israel in its formative years. The story describes a series of events experienced by a young adult ready to grow up and leave home. 2008 DESTINATION ISRAEL In March 2008, Elsa returned to Israel. Her first visit since leaving in 1962. Elsa describes her visit in this addendum. (This file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

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Text Box: Purchasing Options 1960 Destination Israel can be purchased from: Xlibris, Publisher (www.Xlibris.com) At internet retailers: Amazon.com Barnes and Noble Borders.com The following information can be utilized to purchase or order the book at a local book reseller: Title: 1960 Destination Israel Author: Elsa M. van der Laaken ISBN # Paperback 978-1-4257-2967-7 ISBN # Hardcover 978-1-4257-2968-4 Subject: History/Israel Published: October 2007 by Xlibris Corporation Text Box: Read An Excerpt

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