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Hello, Refugees! Kindle Edition

by Tuvia Tenenbom (Author), Isi Tenenbom (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 175 ratings
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Germany, the most racist of countries less than a century ago, has for the past two years welcomed over one million refugees, more than any other European country.

To find out the secret behind this turn of character, Tuvia Tenenbom, a Jew born in Israel, presented himself as a Jordanian and was able to gain entry into many refugee camps. Living in squalid conditions in airless rooms, and with barely edible food, the refugees begged Tuvia to help them get out of the camps. When not with the refugees, Tuvia traveled through the land and mingled with the local people who shared with him that they, the Germans, were the kindest people in Europe, far superior to the "inhumane” Jews.

Tuvia Tenenbom's provocative re-enactment of the refugee reality in the middle of Europe, coupled with the rising anti-Semitism of the people who proclaim themselves to be kind, exposes the hypocrisy of the "Refugees Welcome" mantra chiming throughout the Western world.

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Praise for Tuvia Tenenbom’s previous work:

"Irresistibly fascinating, emotionally explosive ... seductive and engaging."
The New York Times

"Highly engaging and emotional, eminently readable, brutally honest.”
Publishers Weekly

“A Falstaffian reporter . . . Illuminating and alarming."
The Wall Street Journal

"Tenenbom’s hodgepodge of politics, zealotry and literary genres is fresh and audacious."
The Village Voice

"Hugely entertaining, terribly funny, sarcastic, engaging, powerful, accusatory, judgmental, good!"
National Review
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"If Kafka had written nonfiction, he could not have bested Tenenbom's latest book. It is funny, sad, and frustrating to anyone who wants to make politics out of the European refugee crisis, at any part of the spectrum. This is his best work by far and one of the finest pieces of reporting I have seen in quite some time." Asia Times
"Hello, Refugees! is maddening and funny and blood-boiling. It is half-snark, half-goofball, half-indictment, half-excellent reporting by a nervy and talented and always hungry writer and raconteur. Get it." National Review
"Relentlessly honest." Mitteldeutsche Zeitung

"Hello, Refugees! is a gem. A brilliant journalist, Tenenbom is straightforward, fearless, politically incorrect, courageous - and very funny." The Jerusalem Post

"A piercing storyteller whose writing is full of humor and irony." Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

"This is, without a doubt, Tenenbom's best work yet." Daily Wire

"Tenenbom is at once an expert guide and a traveling companion who keeps your spirits up even through the worst of it." PJ Media

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0743NRQ4Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Jewish Theater of New York (July 19, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 19, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.7 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0983939942
  • Customer Reviews:
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Mr Tuvia Tenenbom

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Tuvia Tenenbom is a best-selling author, journalist, dramatist, and the founder of the Jewish Theater of New York. He studied for his doctorate in English literature at St. John s University, earned his MFA in playwriting at CUNY-Brooklyn, BS in mathematics and computer science at Touro, and finished his rabbinical studies in Jerusalem. He also studied Christianity and Islam in Israel and New York as well as journalism, acting, theater, and finance (at NYU). Tuvia was named one of the best minds in America by Germany's prestigious Die Zeit, and his theatrical work was hailed by the New York Times as irresistibly fascinating and by the Village Voice as theater of integrity, inquiry and chutzpah. Tuvia's articles and essays have been published in leading Western media, including Die Zeit of Germany (in which he has a semi-monthly column), Corriere della Sera of Italy, Yedioth Ahronoth of Israel, and the American Fox News and Forward. He is the author of the Spiegel Top-10 Best Seller Allein unter Deutschen (I Sleep in Hitler's Room in English), and the number one best seller in Israel Catch the Jew!

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Customers find the book engaging and insightful, with witty humor and an empathetic portrayal of the refugee experience. They describe the author as lovable and honest. The style is described as creative and unique, with an investigative approach that exposes real issues.

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Customers find the book engaging and readable. They describe it as cutely written, descriptive, and excellent.

"...with broader social and political commentary makes this book both engaging and enlightening. What sets "Hello, Refugees!"..." Read more

"...THAT said, the books are extremely entertaining, and the author should get double-stars for his willingness to tackle identity politics in a depth..." Read more

"...Both funny and insightful, amusing and depressing, the Author is a modern-day Tocqueville." Read more

"...experience as CtJ. Something felt missing, however, it is written in the same style as CtJ, and had an interesting topic, but it was missing a lot..." Read more

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Customers find the book insightful and interesting. They appreciate the author's smart questions and fascinating observations. The narrative is educational and inspiring, encouraging readers to reflect. Readers describe the book as provocative, poignant, and a surprise at every page.

"...The narrative is both educational and inspiring, encouraging readers to reflect on their own roles in fostering a more inclusive and supportive world..." Read more

"An unusual book. It is a series of anecdotal interviews with Germans and refugees. A mix of insight and humor with the author’s biting commentary." Read more

"...The author is a darling smart very sad person very lovable very wise I wish he wrote more I bought everything I could Of his writings and I wish him..." Read more

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"I read everything he writes and this one didn't disappoint. Both funny and insightful, amusing and depressing, the Author is a modern-day Tocqueville." Read more

"Everybody should read this book. It is funny, whimsical and at the same time shows you how hypocritical people are and how racism is embedded..." Read more

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Customers find the book empathetic and honest. It provides an authentic portrayal of the refugee experience and insights into the German mindset. Readers appreciate the author's approach, which crisscrosses Germany to speak with refugees, politicians, and Germans about the issue. Overall, they describe it as an easy read that is important for understanding the refugee/migrant issue.

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"An unusual book. It is a series of anecdotal interviews with Germans and refugees. A mix of insight and humor with the author’s biting commentary." Read more

"Amazing vignettes of both Germans and refugees. A rarity - an honest journalist. Very insightful views on the refugee issue in Germany." Read more

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  • nachum zlotnick
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartfelt and Empowering Read: "Hello, Refugees!''
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2024
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    "Hello, Refugees!" is a stunning testament to resilience and humanity, offering readers a deeply moving narrative that resonates on multiple levels. The book presents an authentic and empathetic portrayal of the refugee experience, capturing both the struggles and triumphs of those who have been forced to flee their homes. The author’s ability to weave together personal stories with broader social and political commentary makes this book both engaging and enlightening.

    What sets "Hello, Refugees!" apart is its genuine compassion and insightful perspective. It doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities faced by refugees but balances these with stories of hope and perseverance. The narrative is both educational and inspiring, encouraging readers to reflect on their own roles in fostering a more inclusive and supportive world. This is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the refugee experience through a lens of empathy and solidarity.
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  • amybobamy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Provocative, Questioning, and Questionable - but a Fascinating Read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2017
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    To begin with, I have read this and the previous two books by Mr. Tenenbom in which he engages in first-person antagonizing of his interviewees. His methods are provocative and somewhat unethical, as he frequently lies about his national and religious identity in order to get his subjects' truest feedback. I have serious questions about whether the people he is interviewing are giving their truest answers, or the one they believe are likeliest to satisfy the correspondent. For that alone, his books should be banished, or at least get no more than a single star.

    THAT said, the books are extremely entertaining, and the author should get double-stars for his willingness to tackle identity politics in a depth that no one else seems to address.

    This volume in particular deals with the issue of the tremendous influx of refugees in Germany since 2015. He speaks with economic, political, and ethnic refugees; politicians; non-politicians ... the whole gamut. If you are interested in politics, economics, refugees, immigration, or identity politics, then you are sure to find his works fascinating.
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  • Rosebud
    4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018
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    An unusual book. It is a series of anecdotal interviews with Germans and refugees. A mix of insight and humor with the author’s biting commentary.
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  • norabarnacle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019
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    Sad and smart.I wish there was a movie made from this book or series. The author is a darling smart very sad person very lovable very wise I wish he wrote more I bought everything I could Of his writings and I wish him A very long and happy life until 125 years
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  • CLIFF WACHTEL
    5.0 out of 5 stars TT's Usual Excellence - Highly Enjoyable and Insightful
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2018
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    I read everything he writes and this one didn't disappoint. Both funny and insightful, amusing and depressing, the Author is a modern-day Tocqueville.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2017
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    Amazing vignettes of both Germans and refugees. A rarity - an honest journalist. Very insightful views on the refugee issue in Germany.
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  • Alex
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite Catch The Jew
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2020
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    In the aftermath of reading “Catch The Jew”- I needed more. So I bought this book expecting a similar experience as CtJ. Something felt missing, however, it is written in the same style as CtJ, and had an interesting topic, but it was missing a lot of the humor evenly sprinkled throughout CtJ (read ch. 24 and you’ll see what I mean). Nevertheless there were still times I found myself unable to put this book down; the pages tend to turn themselves. I believe this book could make interesting political chats, though the topic is nowhere near as discussed as it was a few years ago so you may be out of luck.
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  • Alexis Sheldon Language Trainers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful critique of political correctness
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2018
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    Brilliant book, just like his others, you can't put it down, read with mouth wide open, says it as it is
    I would live to see a movie version, to see Tuvia in action
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 13, 2025
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    Informative and written with humour. Shows the issues and leave interpretation to the reader. Recommended to read as the newspapers do not properly or at all report on this, and definitely not in that detail.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
    Reviewed in Germany on December 6, 2024
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    I read some of his other books and this one I think I liked the most. As usual written funny and entertaining. He speaks to everyone and lets people speak their mind, without pushing any own agenda as sadly many other journalists do. Great and very interesting book!
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  • observer100
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2017
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    Why does no-one else in our media do what Tuvia Tenenbom does? Instead of lazily conforming to popular self-delusion he makes his own opportunities to interview the people who are the subjects or victims of our myths and reports what others choose to ignore.
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  • Charles Solomon
    4.0 out of 5 stars Charles
    Reviewed in Australia on October 24, 2017
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    Fact is stranger than fiction! The beauty of this book is that the author is a perfect guide with language fluency and he guides the reader deeply into a Germany that has welcomed more than a million middle eastern refugees for whom there are no jobs nor homes.
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  • Vera C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Reading
    Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2019
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    Eyes opening on to days world and media. It is very easy to read and enjoyable.
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