Palestine in Pages
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The Hundred Years' War on Palestine
Drawing on family archives and testimonies from journalists and resistance leaders, Khalidi delivers a powerful and impassioned account of Palestine's struggle under a century-long war of occupation.
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On Palestine
Ilan Pappe and Noam Chomsky's book on Palestine offers a compelling analysis of the historical and political complexities surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Their combined expertise provides a critical perspective that challenges mainstream narratives, emphasising the importance of understanding the impact of colonialism and state policies on Palestinian lives.
The authors' commitment to presenting well-researched arguments and advocating for justice makes the book an essential read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the issues at play in the region.
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The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine
A wide array of sources, including newly declassified Israeli military archives and personal diaries, to show how the flight of over 700,000 Palestinian Arabs was the result of a deliberate policy of ethnic cleansing orchestrated by Zionist leaders.
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Minor Detail
Written by Palestinian author Adania Shibli, Minor Detail takes place in 1949, after the Nakba, when Israeli soldiers capture and kill a young Palestinian woman. Years later in Ramallah, a woman becomes obsessed with this event.
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Mornings in Jenin
Author Susan Abulhawa follows a Palestinian family through four generations and five countries, painting a story of resilience in the face of oppression.
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Against the Loveless World
Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa follows Nahr, a Palestinian woman grappling with identity and displacement amid occupation. The novel intertwines her personal struggles with broader themes of love, loss, and resilience, exploring the quest for belonging in a tumultuous world.
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Returning to Haifa
Returning to Haifa by Ghassan Kanafani follows Palestinian couple Said and Safiyya as they return to their hometown after decades of exile. They confront the memories of their past and the loss of their son, exploring themes of displacement, identity, and the longing for home amidst the consequences of conflict.
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The Secret Life of Saeed the Pessoptimist
The Secret Life of Saeed the Pessoptimist by Emile Habibi is a satirical novel about Saeed, a Palestinian man navigating life in Israel. Blending humor and tragedy, Saeed reflects on his identity, political absurdities, and the complexities of coexistence while dealing with the challenges of displacement and cultural conflict.
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I Saw Ramallah
Saw Ramallah by Mourid Barghouti is a poetic account of the author's return to Palestine after thirty years of exile. Barghouti writes about the joy of returning to his land and the nostalgia and loss he feels from being away for so long.
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Don't Look Left
"Don't Look Left" by Atef Abu Saif is a gripping novel set in Gaza that follows a group of friends navigating life under siege. Through their personal stories, the book explores themes of resilience, love, and the harsh realities of living through genocide.
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Salt Houses
Hala Alyan's debut novel follows Palestinian family the Yacoubs following their displacement after the Six Day War of 1967, spanning across four generations.
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Palestine: A Socialist Introduction
"Palestine: A Socialist Introduction" offers an analysis of the Palestinian struggle for liberation from a socialist perspective. It explores the historical and political roots of the conflict, emphasizing the effects of colonialism and imperialism.
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The Holocaust Industry
The Holocaust Industry by Norman Finkelstein indicts with both vigor and honesty those who exploit the tragedy of the Holocaust for their own personal political and financial gain.
He moves from an interrogation of the place the Holocaust has come to occupy in American culture to a disturbing examination of recent Holocaust compensation agreements. -
The Butterfly's Burden
The Butterfly's Burden by Mahmoud Darwish is a collection of poems reflecting on themes of exile, loss, and identity. Through rich imagery and emotional depth, Darwish explores the Palestinian experience, blending personal and collective memories. The poems capture the beauty and pain of longing for homeland while addressing broader existential questions.
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Memory for Forgetfulness
Memory for Forgetfulness by Mahmoud Darwish is a powerful prose poem that reflects on the impact of war and exile on memory and identity. Set against the backdrop of the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, the work captures the struggles of Palestinians to remember their past amid trauma and loss.
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Light in Gaza: Writings Born Of Fire
Light in Gaza is a powerful contribution to understanding Palestinian experience.
Gaza, home to two million people, continues to face suffocating conditions imposed by Israel. This distinctive anthology imagines what the future of Gaza could be, while reaffirming the critical role of Gaza in Palestinian identity, history, and struggle for liberation.
Poetry
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Things You May Find Hidden In My Ear
Things You May Find Hidden In My Ear by Mosab Abu Toha. "Mosab Abu Toha's elegant and unforgettable poetry calls me to celebrate the struggle to survive. Though forged in the bleak landscape of Gaza, he conjures a radiance that echoes Milosz and Kabir. These poems are like flowers that grow out of bomb craters and Mosab Abu Toha is an astonishing talent to celebrate."
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Alight
The poems in Alight by Fady Joudah alternate between the estranging familial and strangely familiar, between burning and illumination. As father, husband, and physician, Fady Joudah gives children and vulnerable others voice in this hauntingly lyrical collection, where, with quiet ferociousness, one’s self can be reclaimed from suffering’s grip over mind and spirit.
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Something About Living
Something About Living by Lena Khalaf Tuffaha explores Palestinian life through the lens of American language, revealing a legacy of obfuscation and erasure. What happens when language only permits ongoing disasters to be packaged neatly for consumption and subsequent disposal?
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My Voice Sought The Wind
My Voice Sought the Wind by Susan Abulhawa represents five years of Abulhawa's best poems on the timeless themes of love, loss, identity, and family, brought to life through her vivid observations and intimate personal reflections.