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by Suad Amiry (Author) "'You kick us out of Jaffa, then wonder how come we're born elsewhere!' ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Granta Books (27 Jan 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1862077215
  • ISBN-13: 978-1862077218
  • Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 13.4 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 242,899 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Sunday Times
'Extremely funny...provides unique insights into life under occupation. This powerful little volume should be required reading for American neocons'

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‘Spirited, thought-provoking and shockingly entertaining. Amiry knows how to end a story with laughter...gives hope for the region’

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5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning book, 25 Feb 2005
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In this wonderfully witty narrative, Amiry reveals herself to be a gifted storyteller. I alternated between laughing and crying as I read the vignettes surrounding her daily life in Ramallah. These range from suffering under curfew alone with her mother-in-law, to rattling Israeli soldiers with a disarming stare, to attending a fundraiser featuring campy Palestinian items in order to bail out a friend who had been thrown in jail on false charges. Amiry brings to life the day-to-day human experience of living under occupation. In doing so, she makes a significant contribution to both literature and to our understanding of the Palestinian condition.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing,witty,tragic, 31 Jan 2005
I very much enjoyed reading this book, It portrays the realities of living under Israeli occupation without going into the political details of the conflict. It is humane,witty, tragic.I highly rcommended it to anyone interested in learning about the harsh daily reality of Palestinian lives.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, Witty and Thought Provoking!, 2 Feb 2005
I have read this book in one sitting. I have followed the Palestinian struggle for many years now, and this might be the first book I have read that does not make one feel guilty or that the Palestinians are "victims."

This book is simply written, easy to read, full of power and strength. Brilliant!

Of course, when one follows the Palestinian struggle for liberty and ending Israeli occupation, one cannot be support the Palestinians. But this book clearly tells one why the Palestinians' deserve one's and the world's support. Ms. Amiry tells stories about falling in love, neighborhood stories, going to university, listening to music, tolerating mothers in-law, children playing, shopping... all of which are events of any body's life, one takes them for granted. Therefore, we can all relate to her stories. Suddenly, the Palestinians seem to live in a world just like ours- they want to do what we can do every day of our lives.

Ms. Amiry tells stories of survival, love, struggle, life, and being alive under occupation.

I recommend this book to all those who want to learn more about Palestinians' life under Israeli occupation. I also recommend it to those who still support Israel despite all that is happening.

I felt empowered reading Ms. Amiry's book. I cried and I laughed. I could relate to her stories, although I do not live under Israel's occupation.

Wonderful work!

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