Irving, Sarah
Leila Khaled: Icon of Palestinian Liberation (Revolutionary Lives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745329512
- author:
- Irving, Sarah
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pluto Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 1.5 x 12.3 x 19 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Women & Art,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Leila Khaled: A Life of Resistance This intimate profile of Leila Khaled, the Palestinian militant who hijacked a passenger jet in 1969, offers a unique insight into the Palestinian struggle. Based on interviews with Khaled and those who know her, Sarah Irving explores the key moments of Khaled's turbulent life, including her involvement in the Marxist Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and her activism today. Khaled's story provides a fascinating perspective on the tension between armed and political struggle, as well as the decline of the secular Left and the rise of Hamas. Through her remarkable life, Irving sheds light on the role of women in a largely male movement, revealing a complex and multifaceted individual who has been both a symbol of resistance and a target of oppression. A thought-provoking and deeply human portrait of a woman who has shaped the course of modern history, Leila Khaled: A Life of Resistance is a compelling read for anyone interested in the Palestinian struggle and the complexities of resistance and activism.
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