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Every now and again a literary work changes the way people think. Abulhawa...has crafted a brilliant first novel about Palestine... [This] intensely beautiful fictionalized history... should be read by both politicians and those interested in contemporary politics. Library Journal This complex story is beautifully told... The perspective is brutal, yet ultimately not without hope... [Abulhawa] draws us into the nightmare of her heroine's existence with convincing passion. Historical Novels Review Illuminating and deeply moving, Abulhawa's epic resonates with compassion...You can't ask more of historical fiction. Brooklyn Rail Abulhawa's pathos and mastery enables the reader to taste, smell and grasp the chronicles of Palestine as if one is actually there... Lovely and heartrending, this story is a must-read for those who wish to not only understand the catastrophe of the Palestinians with their heads but with their hearts. Palestine Chronicle Winner of the USA Book News Best Books Award
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'One of the most thought-provoking books I've read ... written with passion and honesty, and poetry' Daily Mail 'Abulhawa's writing shines ... Friendship, adolescence, love: ordinary events, offset against extraordinary circumstances, make the story live' Independent 'The writer's pain - and the beauty of her prose - are very real' Daily Telegraph 'Powerful and moving' Stylist
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had previously read a couple of books set in Palestine, dealing with the effect of the invasion of Israel into Palestinian lands. Both left me with several questions. I was really impressed with Mornings in Jenin because it filled in the gaps in my knowledge with such ease, whilst providing an excellent narrative and a rewarding read.
The fact that the author was born in a refugee camp gives her a hands-on view of events from the Palestinian point of view. Whilst I recognise that this will, necessarily, be a biased view, there are books available written from the other side of the fence that also describe the Israeli experience. It must be almost impossible to write a book on this subject that will be impartial.
The family in the novel are from El-Hod, originally in Palestine; they are displaced from their olive farm in 1948. The story is narrated by Amal, the young daughter of the Abulheja family, and continues over 4 generations of the same family. The strong hope for the future, in spite of the hardships, is evident, as well as the effects on youngsters, of life lived entierly in times of war.
Whilst not an easy read, I hope this will become a popular book, spreading the plight of the Palestinians in the West where the Israelis are generally thought to be the 'good-guys'.
The fact that the author was born in a refugee camp gives her a hands-on view of events from the Palestinian point of view. Whilst I recognise that this will, necessarily, be a biased view, there are books available written from the other side of the fence that also describe the Israeli experience. It must be almost impossible to write a book on this subject that will be impartial.
The family in the novel are from El-Hod, originally in Palestine; they are displaced from their olive farm in 1948. The story is narrated by Amal, the young daughter of the Abulheja family, and continues over 4 generations of the same family. The strong hope for the future, in spite of the hardships, is evident, as well as the effects on youngsters, of life lived entierly in times of war.
Whilst not an easy read, I hope this will become a popular book, spreading the plight of the Palestinians in the West where the Israelis are generally thought to be the 'good-guys'.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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'Mornings in Jenin' is a beautifully written, tragic story centred around an Arab family in modern day Palestine, handed over to the Israelis. The family has owned its olive farm for generations only to find the whole village uprooted and forced into a refugee camp in Jenin. Amal, the daughter, is born after her baby brother is stolen from his mother's arms. She observes the pain, despair, unrequited hopes, friendships, loves and struggles for better lives which assail those living around her amongst the squalor surrounded by beauty. She manages to escape herself, only to return. Human nature is revealed at its very best and its horrible worst. The oppressed have become oppressors and they too can suffer the consequences. The message is heart rendering and exceedingly thought provoking.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is a book that has stayed with me for weeks now, I just cannot get it out of my mind. The Palestine-Israel conflict is described in such a way it had me in tears. This is an amazing book and the whole world should read it. Buy it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
painful to read but I am glad I did
I found this book very painful to read, it made me realise the plight of the Palestinian people. I have always said I did not understand the politics behind the Israel/Palestine... Read more
Published 1 month ago by brendev
OK..just about.
This book kept popping into my 'recommendations' and I bought it just because it seemed to be stalking me! It was alright I guess, but when I read I like to admire the author.. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dot Dastardly
New beginnings
Having joined a small book club this is the first recommendation from the other menbers and looks to be a good read.Will expand my areas of reading.
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. J. K. Kelly
Eye-opening read
This book sat on my bedside table for a while due, to my mistaken belief that it would be tough-going. How wrong I was. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Maggie Mary
A powerful, wonderful, heartbreaking survival.
This is possibly the best book I have ever read. But you need tissues. I fell in love with the characters. A very Powerful message. How to heard. Everyone should read this. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mra Hannah J. Murphy
MORNINGS IN JENIN
This is an excellent book, well written, descriptive, topical and it runs at a very fast pace.
We have a Book Club in our village and I can rate Mornings in Jenin as one of... Read more
We have a Book Club in our village and I can rate Mornings in Jenin as one of... Read more
Published 10 months ago by JOAN M. MANCHIP
Mornings in Jenin
Both my wife and I loved this book which is unusual in itself as we have very different tastes when it comes to books. Read more
Published 11 months ago by trickyricky
excellent story
I have read a few books about Palestine and have often failed to understand or get to grips with what is happening and has happened in Palestine. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jala sufian
heartbreaking
Let me say straight off that this is not an easy read, but it is definitely worth the effort.
The difficutly comes not from the prose itself, but from the harrowing subject... Read more
The difficutly comes not from the prose itself, but from the harrowing subject... Read more
Published 13 months ago by T-bone
Harrowing Story: Awful Prose
It's important that this popular novel has brought the injustice and suffering of ordinary Palestinian families to a wider audience but it's no masterpiece. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Tamara L
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