Being Palestinian
Book description
What does it means to be Palestinian in the diaspora? This collection of 100 personal reflections on being Palestinian is the first book of its kind. Reflecting on Palestinian identity as it is experienced at the individual level, issues of identity, exile, refugee status, nostalgia, belonging and alienation are at…
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1 author picked Being Palestinian as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Being Palestinian is a collection of essays by Palestinians reflecting on their identity and experiences living outside of their homeland.
I’ve chosen it here because few works are so effective in conveying both the commonalities and the diversity of the Palestinian refugee experience. The contributors range from Ivy League professors to activists campaigning for justice in the Middle East today; they include figures who grew up in refugee camps and those raised in some of the wealthiest cities in the world.
In many ways Being Palestinian is the perfect introduction to learning more about the subject, because it is accessible…
From Anne's list on Palestinian refugees.
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