'A hero of mine a moral as well as literary giant' Simon Schama Amos Oz the
internationally acclaimed author of A Tale of Love and Darkness and Judas grew up in war-torn
Jerusalem where as a boy he witnessed first-hand the poisonous consequences of fanaticism.
In How To Cure a Fanatic Amos Oz analyses the historical roots of violence and confronts truths
about the extremism nurtured throughout society. By bringing us face to face with fanaticism he
suggests ways in which we can all respond. From the author of A Tale of Love and Darkness and
Man Booker International Prize shortlisted Judas. 'He was the conscience of Israel' Roger
Cohen New York Times
