My Good Friends: An Autobiography by George Weidenfeld - First Edition Hardcover (1995) | Memoir Collection, Gift for Book Lovers, Inspirational Life Story

In some cases, being a name-dropper can be a virtue, and this 1994 autobiography is the exception that proves the rule. The late Lord Weidenfeld (he passed away in 2016 at age 96) evidently met everyone who was anyone in (or even just passing through) England in the twentieth century; from Orde Wingate to Spiro Skouros, he met them all. And he mentions every one of them in this book. Yes, the huge ego comes through, but also the wit, the verve, and the insight. Co-founder of the Weidenfeld & Nicholson publishing imprint, BBC commentator, columnist, and supreme networker, he led an incredible life. A refugee from the Nazi's, ardent Zionist, and intimate of Weizmann at the foundation of Israel, Weidenfeld also offers an unrivaled look inside the forces and attitudes that forged the modern western Jewish consciousness. Reading this book is like finding yourself seated next to the most interesting guest at a fantastic dinner party. Read. Enjoy.