Jiryis, Fida
Stranger in My Own Land: Palestine, Israel and One Family's Story of Home
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911723882
- author:
- Jiryis, Fida
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.9 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Stranger in My Own Land: Palestine, Israel and One Family's Story of Home by Fida Jiryis. This memoir tells the story of a family's journey, spanning seventy-five years of conflict, exodus, occupation, return, and search for belonging. Fida Jiryis recounts her family's experiences, including her father's decision to leave Palestine in 1970 and her own childhood in Beirut, shaped by regional tensions and the Lebanese Civil War. Thirteen years later, the family made an unexpected return to their village of origin in the Galilee, leading to a desperate search for a homeland. The book chronicles a complex and often surreal search for a sense of belonging, asking difficult questions about the right of return for millions of Palestinians waiting to come 'home'. With a unique perspective on the history of Palestine, Jiryis's story offers a nuanced exploration of the ongoing conflict and its impact on individuals and communities. Through her family's experiences, Jiryis sheds light on the complexities of identity, belonging, and the ongoing struggle for a homeland.
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