«It left me both shattered and inspired» MACKLEMORE
«Transforms pain into poetry» RUPI KAUR
«Please read this joyful, tragic narrative of life in Gaza» MIRIAM MARGOLYES
The Eyes of Gaza chronicles the harrowing experiences of Palestinian Plestia Alaqad, a recent graduate dreaming of becoming a successful journalist. From October 2023 to the end of November, her social media posts, capturing daily life in Gaza, will orchestrate emotions in millions of people. She will become internationally known as "The Eyes of Gaza." Through diary excerpts, the book relates the atrocities she endured while simultaneously highlighting the indomitable spirit of the men, women, and children who share her communities. From the heart of the turmoil, as bombs strike around and destruction prevails, she witnesses their emotions, the quiet acts of necessary heroism, and moments of unexpected tenderness and vulnerability amidst the chaos.
Through the honesty and vulnerability of an ordinary 21-year-old woman trying to move forward amidst humanitarian tragedy, The Eyes of Gaza is a powerful reminder of the atrocities of violence and a strong testament to the human spirit. It leaves a chilling experience, but it is not a heart-wrenching lament. Instead, it is a deeply intimate love letter to a girl's home: shattered before her eyes, yes, but forever present in her heart.
Pages: 176, Year of Publication: 0429, Dimensions: 14.4x14.4cm
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- Macmillan Publishers
- Language
- English
- Type
- Prose
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- Soft
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- Publication Date
- 2025
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- ISBN-13
- 9781035070251
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