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Prickly Pears of Palestine: The People Behind the Politics
Author(s): Hilda Reilly (Author)
- Publisher: Eye
- Publication Date: 15 Sept. 2006
- Language: English
- Print length: 230 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781903070529
- ISBN-13: 190307052X
Book Description
“At last a book that acknowledges that there are two sides to every story. Hilda manages to present a fair and accurate picture of an oppressed nation that has been so often demonised in Western Media. At the end of the day, her story shows that behind the headlines, the Palestinians are no different from any other nation. Hilda does not patronise nor pass judgement, she simply observes. The power of the story lies in the ordinariness of Palestinian life; they are ordinary people trying to lead an ordinary life under extraordinary conditions. It is a timely piece that goes a long way to explaining how the world has arrived at what is euphemistically called “clash of civilisations”. This is a must read for anyone wanting to understand the extraordinary juncture of history at which we find ourselves.” – Waseem Mahmood OBE.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“At last a book that acknowledges that there are two sides to every story. Hilda manages to present a fair and accurate picture of an oppressed nation that has been so often demonised in Western Media. At the end of the day, her story shows that behind the headlines, the Palestinians are no different from any other nation. Hilda does not patronise nor pass judgement, she simply observes. The power of the story lies in the ordinariness of Palestinian life; they are ordinary people trying to lead an ordinary life under extraordinary conditions. It is a timely piece that goes a long way to explaining how the world has arrived at what is euphemistically called “clash of civilisations”. A must read for anyone wanting to understand the extraordinary juncture of history at which we find ourselves.” Waseem Mahmood OBE “A powerful example of sympathy combined with dispassion.” Amazon –Quoted on the book
About the Author
Reilly has worked in various places all over the world doing the most diverse things. She has the unique ability to integrate herself completely within alternative cultures, breaking language and culture boundaries. At last, we are offered an unbiased vision, from the inside of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Author of Seeking Sanctuary, Reilly keenly demonstrates her undivided attention and personal awareness to the problems afflicting the Islamic world.
