Occupation diaries
By: Raja Shehadeh
Publisher: Profile Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 209
ISBN-13: 9781781250167; 9781847658524
Subjects: Politics and government; Social life and customs; Diaries; Social conditions; Palestinian Arabs; Manners and customs; History
Description: It is often the smallest details of daily life that tell us the most. And so it is under occupation in Palestine. What most of us take for granted has to be carefully thought about and planned for: When will the post be allowed to get through? Will there be enough water for the bath tonight? How shall I get rid of the rubbish collecting outside? How much time should I allow for the journey to visit my cousin, going through checkpoints? And big questions too: Is working with left-wing Israelis collaborating or not? What affect will the Arab Spring have on the future of Palestine? What can anyone do to bring about change? Are any of life's pleasures untouched by politics?