Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood

Name: Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood
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Book Synopsis: “When a war ends it does not go away,” my mother says.“It hides inside us . . . Just forget!” But I do not want to do what Mother says . . . I want to remember.

In this groundbreaking memoir set in Ramallah during the aftermath of the 1967 Six-Day War, Ibtisam Barakat captures what it is like to be a child whose world is shattered by war. With candor and courage, she stitches together memories of her childhood: fear and confusion as bombs explode near her home and she is separated from her family; the harshness of life in the Middle East as a Palestinian refugee; her unexpected joy when she discovers Alef, the first letter of the Arabic alphabet. This is the beginning of her passionate connection to words, and as language becomes her refuge, allowing her to piece together the fragments of her world, it becomes her true home.

Transcending the particulars of politics, Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood is an illuminating and timely book that provides a telling glimpse into a part of the Middle East that has become an increasingly important part of the puzzle of world peace.

Winner of the Arab American National Museum Book Award for Children's/YA Literature“In vivid, beautiful prose, Ibtisam Barakat transports readers into a place few Westerners have ever seen–the interior life of a young girl and her family in the occupied West Bank. This book, appropriate for readers young and old, holds literature’s great power: the power to humanize the ‘other,’ and to therefore change the way we understand our world.” –Sandy Tolan, author of The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East

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Experience the captivating journey of a Palestinian childhood with "Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood"! In this groundbreaking memoir, Ibtisam Barakat takes you on a poignant and powerful rollercoaster ride through the aftermath of the 1967 Six-Day War in Ramallah. Get ready to be swept away as you dive into the compelling story of a young girl whose world is shattered by war.

Barakat's raw and honest storytelling will draw you in, touching your heart from the very first page. With candor and courage, she shares her memories of the fear and confusion she experienced as bombs exploded near her home, and the pain of being separated from her family. Through her vivid prose, you'll get a true sense of the harshness of life as a Palestinian refugee in the Middle East.

Among the darkness, there's a glimmer of hope. Discover how Barakat finds solace and sanctuary in language, as she weaves together the fragments of her broken world through words. As you join her on this journey, you'll gain a deeper understanding of a part of the Middle East that is often misunderstood and overlooked. This book offers a unique perspective that is both enlightening and timely, inviting readers to see beyond the politics and into the lives of those affected by war.

Immerse yourself in a story that transcends boundaries and brings humanity to the forefront. "Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood" is not just a book; it's an experience that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page. Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale that has earned the prestigious Arab American National Museum Book Award for Children's/YA Literature.

Join the thousands of readers who have been moved by Barakat's writing. Let her words take you on a journey of understanding and empathy. Order your copy of "Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood" today by clicking here!

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