FRANCIS BOYLE is a preeminent American authority on international law. Renowned for drafting the Biological Weapons Anti-Terrorism Act of 1989, he has also served on the Board of Directors of Amnesty International USA and represented Bosnia-Herzegovina at the World Court. As a legal adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization from 1991 to 1993, Boyle played a crucial role in the Middle East peace negotiations. In 2007, he delivered the Bertrand Russell Peace Lectures.

This book delves into the resolution of the Palestinian right of return, a pivotal issue in the Middle East peace process. Despite the Obama administration's efforts to enforce a comprehensive peace settlement that would require Palestinians to relinquish their right of return under United Nations General Assembly Resolution 194(III) of 1948, and to accept a fragmented territory in the West Bank and Gaza, Boyle argues that such plans are destined to fail.

Drawing from his three decades of experience advising and representing Palestinian leaders, Boyle outlines the necessary steps for Palestinians to achieve their international legal right of return. His unique perspective casts Israel as a "Jewish Bantustan" headed for failure, and he presents a compelling argument for why the current peace proposals are inadequate. Unlike any other scholarly work on the subject, Boyle's book stands out for its authenticity, powerful narrative, personal insight, and convincing legal analysis.