She was the daughter of a carpenter from Kyiv - and the prime minister. She was irreconcilable, even fanatical and - at the same time - very humane, kind and attentive in an old-fashioned way. She bought weapons and was well versed in them - and planted trees in the desert. By creating and protecting a small state for her people, she changed a lot for the better around the world. She has become a legend of our century, and maybe not only ours. Her name was Golda Meir. Golda - translated - golden, Meir - illuminating.