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A review by dobbsthedog
Light in Gaza: Writings Born of Fire by Jennifer Bing, Mike Merryman-Lotze, Jehad Abusalim
5.0
Audio ARC received from NetGalley, thanks!
This book was really difficult to read. It’s so important, but it was tough.
Not only to hear the words of poet Refaat Alareer, who was killed by the Israeli military in December, but also to hear the hope in so many of these essays and poems. This book was originally published in 2022 and while it was absolutely heartbreaking to hear the hope, during this time that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, I think it also perfectly exemplifies Palestinians, and their seemingly unending resilience. The resilience is something that really shone through in each of the poems and essays; whether it was looking at the importance of materials in architecture, the persistance it took to open a library in Gaza, the role that agriculture plays in everyday life in Palestine, and more.
This is a difficult read, but it is also fascinating, as there were many things I had never considered before and I’m so glad that I read it. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
This book was really difficult to read. It’s so important, but it was tough.
Not only to hear the words of poet Refaat Alareer, who was killed by the Israeli military in December, but also to hear the hope in so many of these essays and poems. This book was originally published in 2022 and while it was absolutely heartbreaking to hear the hope, during this time that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, I think it also perfectly exemplifies Palestinians, and their seemingly unending resilience. The resilience is something that really shone through in each of the poems and essays; whether it was looking at the importance of materials in architecture, the persistance it took to open a library in Gaza, the role that agriculture plays in everyday life in Palestine, and more.
This is a difficult read, but it is also fascinating, as there were many things I had never considered before and I’m so glad that I read it. I can’t recommend it highly enough.