Can I read Gaza writes back : short stories from young writers in Gaza, Palestine on EtoBox?

Gaza writes back : short stories from young writers in Gaza, Palestine by Alareer, Refaat, editor is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Gaza writes back : short stories from young writers in Gaza, Palestine about?

"Gaza Writes Back: Short Stories from Young Writers in Gaza, Palestine", edited by Refaat Alareer is a compelling collection of short stories from fifteen young writers in Gaza, members of a generation that has suffered immensely under Israels siege and blockade. Their experiences, especially during and following Israels 2008-2009 offensive known as Operation Cast Lead, have fundamentally impacted their lives and their writing. Indeed, many of these writers saw the war as a catalyst for their writing, as they sought an outlet and a voice in its aftermath. They view the book as a means of preserving Palestinian memories and presenting their own narratives to the world without filters. Their words take us into the homes and hearts of moms, dads, students, children, and elders striving to live lives of dignity, compassion, and meaning in one of the worlds most embattled communities. (Some of the stories also take us with courage and empathy into the imagined world of Israelis living just on the other side of the great barriers Israel has built in and around Gaza and the West Bank to wall the Palestinians in.) These stories are acts of resistance and defiance, proclaiming the endurance

Who reads Gaza writes back : short stories from young writers in Gaza, Palestine?

Author

Alareer, Refaat, editor

Publisher

Charlottesville, Virginia: Just World Books

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9781935982357

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Fiction, History

Rating

4.3 / 5 (105 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14