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Book Synopsis: A groundbreaking collection of essays by celebrated international writers bears witness to the human cost of fifty years of Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. In Kingdom of Olives and Ash, Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman, two of today's most renowned novelists and essayists, have teamed up with the Israeli NGO Breaking the Silence—an organization comprised of former Israeli soldiers who served in the occupied territories and saw firsthand the injustice there—and a host of illustrious writers to tell the stories of the people on the ground in the contested territories.
Kingdom of Olives and Ash includes contributions from several of today's most esteemed storytellers including: Colum McCann, Jacqueline Woodson, Colm Toibin, Geraldine Brooks, Dave Eggers, Hari Kunzru, Raja Shehadeh, Mario Vargas Llosa and Assaf Gavron, as well as from editors Chabon and Waldman. Through these incisive, perceptive, and poignant essays, readers will gain unique insight into the narratives behind the litany of grim destruction broadcasted nightly on the news, as well as deeper understanding of the conflict as experienced by the people who live in the occupied territories. Together, these stories stand witness to the human cost of the occupation.
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Discover the power of storytelling with Kingdom of Olives and Ash: Writers Confront the Occupation. This groundbreaking collection of essays brings together celebrated international writers to bear witness to the human cost of fifty years of Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. With Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman at the helm, along with the voices of former Israeli soldiers from Breaking the Silence, these essays provide a unique perspective on the injustice faced by the people on the ground in the contested territories.
Immerse yourself in the narratives of renowned storytellers like Colum McCann, Jacqueline Woodson, Colm Toibin, and more. Their incisive, perceptive, and poignant essays will take you beyond the grim destruction shown on the nightly news, offering deeper understanding of the conflict as experienced by those living in the occupied territories. You'll gain invaluable insights into the human cost of the occupation, as these stories stand as powerful witnesses to the struggles faced by individuals affected by the ongoing conflict.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary collection that sheds light on an important issue. Order Kingdom of Olives and Ash today and join the conversation surrounding the Israeli occupation. Together, let's make a difference. Order Now
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