Yitzhak Rabin: A Biography

Part II follow the politician from an upsetting lull in his career, to the height of his popularity, ending with his shocking assassination.

Rabin's critics read his anxiety as a sign that he was a feeble, unfit leader, while his admirers saw it as proof that he understood the gravity of the matters at hand.

But, thanks to his wife's unwavering support and his own determination, Rabin worked back up the political ranks to find himself again as Israel's Prime Minister.

Close family friends confide that there's no doubt that Lea played a crucial role in Rabin's political success because of charisma with the media and her unwavering support of her husband.

Part II of Rabin paints a picture of a leader who never shied away from the violence but worked diligently to promote peace, despite the criticism he received for it.

He refused to wear a bulletproof vest, explaining to his political advisors that after surviving war he should feel safe walking with civilians in the streets.

King Hussein called a "colleague and friend" and United States President Bill Clinton said he was "in awe of" and "loved."

Yitzhak Rabin, Bill Clinton , and Yasser Arafat during the Oslo Accords on September 13, 1993
Rabin shortly before joining the Palmach