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Sharon and My Mother-In-Law: Ramallah Diaries
by Suad Amiry
recently, i've been trying to read more about world conflicts that are not so often spoken about. and while many may know about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, i think there's always more to be unfolded-- especially if you learn from personal experiences of Palestinians during that time.
Amiry has given me so much more insight into this conflict, from the minor inconveniences like constant airport security checks, to great problems such as daily lockdowns and shootings. She really makes the struggle of being Palestinian in a country with a Byzantine system of Israeli permits. She has her way with words-- consistently using Arabic phrases and familiar items and brands to bring out the reader's nostalgia and empathy. Amiry used her vacations traveling through the levantine countries as a way to show a feeling of belonging in all of them-- further intensifying my feeling of inclusivity as a Lebanese person. i feel at home in this book, which makes my heart break even more knowing about the country's falling apart.
there was a part in the book that took place in 1987. Amiry describes the conflict as it was then-- and it's almost painful to say that the situation hasn't changed. if anything, it has worsened.
living through Amiry's words has taught me so much, historically and politically. it also evoked so many emotions--anger, sadness, bitterness, and resentfulness. nonetheless, the author still knew how to induce a giggle every now and then.
the things i'd do to be able to read this book for the first time again.
Amiry has given me so much more insight into this conflict, from the minor inconveniences like constant airport security checks, to great problems such as daily lockdowns and shootings. She really makes the struggle of being Palestinian in a country with a Byzantine system of Israeli permits. She has her way with words-- consistently using Arabic phrases and familiar items and brands to bring out the reader's nostalgia and empathy. Amiry used her vacations traveling through the levantine countries as a way to show a feeling of belonging in all of them-- further intensifying my feeling of inclusivity as a Lebanese person. i feel at home in this book, which makes my heart break even more knowing about the country's falling apart.
there was a part in the book that took place in 1987. Amiry describes the conflict as it was then-- and it's almost painful to say that the situation hasn't changed. if anything, it has worsened.
living through Amiry's words has taught me so much, historically and politically. it also evoked so many emotions--anger, sadness, bitterness, and resentfulness. nonetheless, the author still knew how to induce a giggle every now and then.
the things i'd do to be able to read this book for the first time again.