No Room for Small Dreams audiobook

Ben Gurion once said,'In Israel, in order to be a realist, you must believe in miracles'. No one has put this maxim to practice to a greater effect than Shimon Peres. This book is a treasure trove of wisdom and leadership lessons narrated by one of the founding fathers and tallest leaders of Israel. The parallel between his life and the life of his young nation was best described by Prime Minister Banjamin Netanyahu when, on Peres' death he remarked in September 2016,'Today is the first day in the life of Israel without Shimon Peres'.Shimon Peres has played a crucial role in almost all key decisions that Israel took to ensure not only its survival but also to prosper and stand tall along side other major powers of the world. With no formal education, armed only with an enviable pool of optimism, zeal and patriotism, this young immigrant from Poland went on to become one of the closest aides of Ben Gurion together with whom he shaped the destiny of an infant nation surrounded with enemies on all fronts. In the book, Peres describes how he never shied away from taking risks and going ahead with his gut feelings often amidst surmounting opposition and cynicism, only to prove everyone wrong through his perseverance, dogged determination and will to carve a niche for his country in the global arena. In the interests of his country, he became a hawk when the security of Israel was at peril; and once peace appeared on the horizon, he was the first dove to pursue it with ardent devotion. He was a rare politician who never failed to put nation's interests before his own even at the cost of being unpopular or drawing criticism. Through his charisma, cunning and sheer force of personality, he played a key role in the initial years when the country needed alliances and allies. His efforts for peace led to the path breaking Oslo accords eventually landing him the Nobel Peace prize. The book is a lesson for anyone aspiring to make a difference in the lives of others no matter how small. It is a reminder for the reader to dream big and believe in them through to their fruition. Overall, a five star read.

The land Of Risk Takers : ISRAEL--------------------------------------------------------------------Dream, Dream, DreamDreams transform into thoughtsAnd thoughts result in action.- APJ Abdul KalamNo room for small dreams, courage, imagination and the making of modern Israel, is the autobiography of Shimon Peres, and he was the former, President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and also one of the founding fathers of the state of Israel.For more information You can visit - https://dontbignorant.in/

I decided to read this book because someone, whose opinion I respect, told me it's worth reading. To be clear, the context was that if I ever decided to become a professor in a relatively young department and decided to help it grow, this book was worth the time. After reading this book, I agree.So, now that you know that I went in looking for leadership lessons and not history lessons about Israel or Shimon Peres himself, let's get into why I found this book awesome. First off, Shimon Peres was an important figure in the history of Israel from its founding days to 2016. He's been an integral part of the country, serving in different roles over the years and directly influencing many policies. This is important, because in this book, he looks over his life and tries to distill important lessons for the next generation of people trying to be leaders via stories about each of the important things he tried to do. What spoke to me in this book was Peres's passion to get things done, his ability to handle so many unknowns and still calmly work towards getting things done, and his unrelenting desire to do the things he thought were in Israel's best interest. I really appreciate the work ethic combined with the intense focus. I'm going to list some takeaways from this book:1. Leading people requires you to understand their fears and motivations and develop a common understanding and language with them.2. If you want to make a good impression on a boss, then don't lie, don't talk about other people, and try to have a good new idea ready for every time you meet them.3. If you think you're right, then be willing to stand alone and weather the storm of doubts that possibly everyone around you may send your way.4. If you're faced with two unpleasant choices in a matter, the first thing to do is to try hard to find a third, unthought-of-as-yet alternative, and then consider your options.5. In a high stakes scenario with a time-crunch, if you don't allow people to be creative and radical with possible solutions, you're increasing the risk of failure, not decreasing it.6. At the end of the day, everybody is given their time on earth and a choice of how they spend that time. If you want to, you can choose to spend it making a difference.I notice something funny as I look over the takeaways I list above. They appear self-evident and simple. However, in the context of the book, after knowing what lead to those lessons and gaining a visceral understanding of why they mattered, I feel that they are more than simple words on a page. I think that is one of the strong points of this book. It made me feel these lessons rather than simply having an intellectual understanding of them.

If there is any book i would wish my grandchildren to read, it's this one. It has the kind of realistic optimism that makes it possible to face events that cannot be controlled, and the kind of morality that makes it necessary to take responsibility and try to mediate and reverse their direction. A man who convinces you that it is imperative to endeavor to bring about a better future for everyone, he inspired me on every page.

Many parallels with modern Ukraine. Bravery, thoughtfulness, childish dreaminess, a BHAG of peace in the mind of Shimon inspired me. But decades of war...

It was a good experience and every new chapter was a new perspective. The narration was not old school where a timeline was followed . It was based on issue by issue . The author has not revealed much about the Dimona in his book but his way of potrayal is excellent. There are some shades of narcissism (which is inevitable I believe) but the way the author has shown his pride for a country is what true nationalism is. There are some very encouraging and eye-catchy lines written to make it a perfect read . I will end with my favourite lines from the book"It sometimes happens in life that if you are two ,you are more than two. If you are one ,then you are less than one".

Shimon Peres reflects back on a lifetime of service and leadership to Israel. Great memoir that describes his childhood, his work as an up-and-coming leader in pre-state Israel, being mentored by Ben Gurion. His reflections on Israel building a nuclear reactor and his role in it are profound. The book shows him late in his career, leading Israel towards a peace process fraught with obstacles, taking over as Prime Minister when PM Rabin is murdered, and leading in building Israel as an innovator.

Encontrar personajes de esta envergadura en el mundo y en la historia de las naciones, es cercano a lo imposible. La formación de un Estado, ya de por sí es complicado, pero si sumamos a ello los retos políticos, geográficos, culturales y religiosos de Israel, es una tarea que solo personas como Peres, son capaces de soñar, liderear y conseguir.

Not a thorough autobiography, but rather a selection of Peres' "greatest hits", it is an end-of-life statement of one of the most fascinating Israeli politicians. A lot of the narrative is very personal and touching, some parts are presented from a very subjective perspective, omitting a lot of interpersonal conflicts or political failures - at various parts the book looks a bit like self-help or motivational literature. Nevertheless, Peres provides a thorough description of the processes he was a part of a lot of interesting examples of practical demonstrations of decisiveness and leadership in economic policy or pursuit of peace. Shimon Peres was a dreamer, a hopeful, if yet sometimes naive leader who had a role in most of the crucial developments in the first seventy years of modern Israel. His leadership in military procurement, development of domestic industries, and later diplomacy were essential in turning tiny Yishuv into a local power that Israel now is - and this book is an interesting portrayal of his perspective on these processes.

Shimon Peres was a dreamer. He had the courage to pursue his dreams for Israel, despite constant opposition and backlash from his detractors. Signs of a true visionary who was determined to create peace within the region.Peres strongly believes that peace between nations is inevitable, out of necessity rather than out of love. He had incredible foresight, pioneering many initiatives: the IDF, the strategy of nuclear ambiguity, multiple peace agreements between its neighbouring Arab nations, Israel as a Start-Up Nation. These paved the path for innovative excellence and Israel as a technological hub with a booming economy today, despite its poor geopolitical location and limited natural resources.The stories told were riveting. They also revealed many lessons to be learnt with regards to politics. Peres is truly an extraordinary character who dedicated his entire life to build a better place for his country, and arguably for the world.

A visionary, a pacifist, an optimist, a leader. One of the best leaders of the 20th century.

Learned a lot about important moments in the development of modern day Israel from this highly regarded Statesman. He shared a lot of leadership lessons and personal learnings, and took us on a remarkable journey of his life’s work and passions.

I am a big fan of Shimon Peres! He is probably one of those rare people I really admire! Beautifully written, super galvanizing... Anyone who identifies as an optimistic leader or aspires to become one MUST read this!

What a book! And what a perfect time to read it (applicable to Ukrainians in midst of the war and with big hopes for the future)! This man together with others built a great country, possessed a lot of wisdom and his whole life was longing for a peace; and he shares his views, wisdom, hopes and dreams in this book. Definitely must read!

Surprising and inspiring story of the making of Israel through the eyes of one of its key, formative statesmen. The historical events that Peres illuminates from his position as one of their planners and shapers, are fascinating. And that history is a powerful corrective to today's rampant anti-Israeli and, frankly, anti-Semitic, rhetoric, reminding us that Israel's proposals for a two-state solution to the conflict with the Palestinians have been repeatedly rebuffed by a people who wanted no solution that did not annihilate the Jewish Israeli state and its people as a whole. Peres' own determination, vision, and fortitude in the face of the many philosophical and existential challenges to the fledgling nation are inspiring. Few of us have the opportunity or equivalent ability to spend our lives in the service of such a large and powerful project as the creation of Israel. But we can all be inspired by this story to dream large, to dream true, and to commit ourselves to pursuing our dreams, despite the disbelief and hostility we may face from others.Here's just one inspiring quote from the book: I was once asked by the founder of a young start-up what I thought was the most important lesson I'd learned about innovation through the years. "It's a complicated question," I admitted., "but I will give you a simple answer. Israel was born so Jews could finally cultivate their land with their own hands. But the most important thing to remember is that we depended more upon our brain than our muscle. We learned that the treasures hidden in ourselves are far greater than anything that can be found in the ground." We all have wisdom and treasures within ourselves. This book is not only a fascinating history of modern Israel but also a call to each of us to look within and to exercise our own true wisdom to shape better lives for ourselves, and the world.

Shimon Peres’ “No Room for Small Dreams” is a truly gripping autobiography of a founding father of the state of Israel, and brief history of Israel itself. Peres is a talented writer who lived these experiences, experiences that gave life and stability to a new country; a country for an ancient people who had been exiled from their homeland for 2000 years - stateless until 1948 as a people, despite enduring Faith and culture. Quite independent of one’s own personal history (ethnicity, Faith or culture), one cannot help but be moved by Peres’ account. This is a book that is hard to put down. It is enlightening and astonishingly deep, while retaining a humble calm that makes one feel the warmth and convictions of the man to his people - past, present and most importantly future. Truly inspirational. 5 unreserved stars; a must read!