Morning in Jenin, by Susan Abulhawa, can be seen as a contribution to the infected Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and as an outside media consumer it is difficult to understand all aspects of it. However, it is not difficult to follow the protagonist Amal and how her increasingly decimated family makes its way through decades of conflict, war, displacement and refugeeism.
Disturbing and thought-provoking
This is a harrowing and bloody, but also warm, book that takes place thoughtfully close in time and space. Worth reading!
Pumita says:
I think you get a pretty good picture of everyday life in the midst of all the terrible things going on. Tragic yet hopeful reading! Agree with your recommendation!
06 January 2012 - 23:32