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A Day in the Life of Abed Salama

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WINNER OF THE 2024 PULITZER PRIZE FOR GENERAL NON-FICTION, LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION, AND A TIME, NEW STATESMAN, AND FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR. This work offers a deeply immersive portrait of daily life in Israel and the West Bank, showcasing the compassion and understanding needed amidst the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It tells the gripping and intimate story of a tragic day in Palestine, focusing on five-year-old Milad, who is excited for a school trip to a theme park but faces a horrific accident on the bus. His father, Abed, rushes to the scene, only to discover Milad has been taken away. Abed embarks on a harrowing journey to uncover his son’s fate, confronting numerous physical, emotional, and bureaucratic challenges as a Palestinian. The narrative intertwines with the lives of various Jewish and Palestinian characters, including a kindergarten teacher, a mechanic, an Israeli army commander, and two mothers hoping to claim an injured boy. This work provides a stunningly detailed portrait of life in one of the most contested regions, illuminating the harsh realities faced by ordinary people caught in the crossfire of history.

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A Day in the Life of Abed Salama, Nathan Thrall

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Jaar van publicatie
2023
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Taal
Engels
Uitgever
Allen Lane
Jaar van publicatie
2023
Formaat
Hardcover
Aantal pagina's
272
ISBN10
024156672X
ISBN13
9780241566725
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WINNER OF THE 2024 PULITZER PRIZE FOR GENERAL NON-FICTION, LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION, AND A TIME, NEW STATESMAN, AND FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR. This work offers a deeply immersive portrait of daily life in Israel and the West Bank, showcasing the compassion and understanding needed amidst the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It tells the gripping and intimate story of a tragic day in Palestine, focusing on five-year-old Milad, who is excited for a school trip to a theme park but faces a horrific accident on the bus. His father, Abed, rushes to the scene, only to discover Milad has been taken away. Abed embarks on a harrowing journey to uncover his son’s fate, confronting numerous physical, emotional, and bureaucratic challenges as a Palestinian. The narrative intertwines with the lives of various Jewish and Palestinian characters, including a kindergarten teacher, a mechanic, an Israeli army commander, and two mothers hoping to claim an injured boy. This work provides a stunningly detailed portrait of life in one of the most contested regions, illuminating the harsh realities faced by ordinary people caught in the crossfire of history.