After the Last Sky - The Lives of Palestinians

Author: Edward Said
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: In this world, there is not a single day without news about Palestinians. Their images seem to be stereotyped: either as brutal terrorists or as tragic refugees. Edward Said portrays another deeply moving and authentic portrait of Palestinians in this book: from the establishment of Israel to the fall of Beirut, Palestinians have been displaced and suffered greatly amidst continuous land dispossession. This also includes the real experiences of Said and his relatives. The author points out that the new Palestinian self-identity is not built on exile and victimhood, but rather on a sense of community rooted in perseverance, hope, and awakening. The book uses extensive text and photographs to describe how, from the establishment of the State of Israel to the downfall of Beirut, Palestinians have been continuously expelled and forced to leave their homes, places, and pasts, facing a tragic fate.