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A Palestinian Memoir
Pages
336
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

Ghada Karmi, exiled from Palestine in 1948 and raised in Britain, returns to her homeland hoping to contribute to peace and a Palestinian state. Working within the Palestinian Authority, she discovers her family home occupied and the West Bank militarized. Her experiences with locals, politicians, and soldiers force her to confront the diaspora's role and the true possibility of return.

About the author

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Ghada Karmi

Ghada Karmi is a writer and physician who focuses on Palestinian history and identity. She is the author of books such as In Search of Fatima, Return, and The Ethnic Health Handbook.