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Summary

The book "The Blue Mountain" by Meir Shalev narrates the life and history of a Jewish community in Palestine, starting from the early 20th century. The main character, Baruch, reminisces about his childhood and youth spent in the countryside, where his family and neighbors were building a new life on a land full of challenges and hardships. Through Baruch's memories, the reader is introduced to vivid characters, their dreams, hopes, and disappointments. The novel is rich with humor, warmth, and love for the land where the events unfold, capturing the spirit of the time and place where personal and historical destinies intertwine.