Before his three daughters were killed by an israeli tank shell during the israeli incursion into gaza, dr. Izzeldin abuelaish is a palestinian canadian physician, teacher and an internationally recognized human rights and inspirational peace activist devoted to advancing health and education. Izzeldin abuelaish s daughters were killed by an israeli shell in gaza, yet he remains passionately devoted to peace. Mar 29, 2011 the book s title is i shall not hate and reading his true story is a witness to a love that is stronger than evil.
A gaza doctors journey, an autobiography of his loss and transformation, has achieved critical acclaim. Gaza doctor writes book of hope despite death of three. I am a welleducated professional woman and it was like a bucket of cold water being poured over my head to realize how ignorant i was concerning the. A gaza doctors journey, and autobiography of his loss and transformation, has achieved critical acclaim. An autobiography of his loss and transformation, has achieved critical acclaim. I shall not hate, a gaza doctors journey dr izzeldin abuelaish random house canada 2010 dr izzeldin abuelaish now known simply as gaza doctor captured hearts and headlines around the world in the aftermath of horrific tragedy. But abuelaish not only rebuilt a life for himself and his surviving five children, he has written a moving and powerful book about his experiences with. Gaza doctor writes book of hope despite death of three daughters. A gaza doctors journey on the path to peace and human dignity, book tour presentation at powells books in portland, oregon, january 18, 2011. This incident, retold in harrowing detail near the end of i shall not hate, is the exclamation point in an eyeopening story of a remarkable person. Published in 2010 currently in 20 different languages, and inspired by the loss of his three daughters bessan, mayar, and aya and their cousin noor during israeli shelling on january 16. Izzeldin abuelaish s thesis is clear and runs through every chapter of the book. Izzeldin has written a book called i shall not hate published in april 2010.
Born in poverty in a palestinian refugee camp after his family was forced from ancestral lands now owned by ariel sharon, abuelaish seems to have been hardworking, ambitious and independentminded. A gaza doctors journey on the road to peace and human dignity. Published in 2010, currently in 23 different languages, and inspired by the loss of his three daughters. Izzeldin abuelaishs three daughters, bessan, mayar and aya, and his niece, nur, were killed by an israeli tank shell which struck their home in gaza on january 16, 2009. I shall not hate by izzeldin abuelaish this book is at the same time an autobiography that parallels the bibles job and the qurans ayyub it provides a working and modern day lessons that appears by all events in desperate need to finally be learnt. In the case of izzeldin abuelaish, i should say i feel not only pleased but privileged to be introducing you to a remarkable man. Abuelaish has expressed a remarkable commitment to forgiveness and reconciliation that describes the foundation for a permanent peace in the holy land. Abuelaish is again raising his unique voice, this time in the form of a book, i shall not hate.
A palestinian doctor who was born and raised in the jabalia refugee camp in the gaza strip, izzeldin abuelaish is an infertility specialist who lives in gaza. Jun 04, 2012 izzeldin abuelaish, known as the gaza doctor and author of i shall not hate, is a palestinian doctor and infertility expert who was born and raised in the jabalia refugee camp in the gaza strip. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 237 pages and is available in hardcover format. Izzeldin abuelaishs daughters were killed by an israeli shell in gaza, yet he remains passionately devoted to peace. Published in 2010, currently in 20 different languages, the book has become an international bestseller and was inspired by the loss of his three daughters. Before his three daughters were killed by an israeli tank shell during the israeli incursion into gaza,dr. Former president jimmy carter has praised abuelaishs book i shall not hate, saying, in this book, dr. Without a trace of hate, the book seeks to inform the world about the festering dispute and to nudge it into promoting a just settlement. Apr 27, 2010 i shall not hate by izzeldin abuelaish this is a difficult book to read, to think about, and to write about.
It is a waste of time, lives, and resources, and has been proven only to beget more violence. Izzeldin abuelaishs account of his extraordinary life. Izzeldin abuelaish quotes from i shall not hate book. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Izzeldin abuelaish is a palestinian medical doctor who was born and raised in the jabalia refugee camp. By turns inspiring and heartbreaking, hopeful and horrifying, i shall not hate is izzeldin abuelaishs account of an extraordinary life. A gaza doctors journey on the road to peace and human dignity pdf epub book. A harvardeducated palestinian doctor, he was born and raised in a refugee camp in the gaza strip and has devoted his life to medicine and reconciliation between israelis and palestinians new york times.
Abuelaish is no dalai lama, as much as he wants the world to think as much. A gaza doctors journey on the road to peace and human dignity, an autobiography of his loss and transformation, has achieved worldwide critical acclaim. Abuelaish has not given up hope that he will get that apology and that his daughters will be the last sacrifice on the road to peace between palestinians and israelis. Published in 2010, it has become an international bestseller and has been translated into 23 languages.
May 01, 2019 former president jimmy carter has praised abuelaishs book i shall not hate, saying, in this book, dr. I shall not hate by turns inspiring and heartbreaking, hopeful and horrifying, i shall not hate is dr. As biography of a person involved in a conflict, it is not heavy on historical details and analysis. I shall not hate by izzeldin abuelaish this is a difficult book to read, to think about, and to write about. I shall not hate is without doubt a book with a powerful message. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Izzeldin abuelaish dalla lana school of public health. Abuelaish worked as a researcher at the gertner institute at the sheba hospital in tel aviv and was the first palestinian doctor to receive a staff position at an israeli hospital. Izzeldin abuelaish, known as the gaza doctor and author of i shall not hate, is a palestinian doctor and infertility expert who was born and raised in. Izzeldin abuelaish, bloomsbury, 2012 opinionated israelis and americans often ask accusingly why there is no palestinian gandhi. On january 16, 2009, as the threeweeklong israeli army assault on the gaza strip that was intended to stop hamas rocket attacks was winding down, an explosion ripped through a bedroom in the apartment of palestinian doctor izzeldin abuelaish.
Yet through all the wickedness, the humiliation, the deliberate cruelty and finally the terrible tragedies that he has suffered, he has not been left bitter and twisted but instead still. A gaza doctors journey, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Izzeldin abuelaish now known simply as the gaza doctor captured hearts and headlines around the world in the aftermath of horrific tragedy. The result is, in part, this book, i shall not hate. He has continued to promote the cause of peace between israelis and. Abuelaish s trauma, and successes, and those of the palestinians. I am a welleducated professional woman and it was like a bucket of cold water being poured over my head to realize how ignorant i was concerning the palestinians, their history, and their living conditions. A gaza doctors journey on the road to peace and human dignity, presents an incontrovertible message of hope through wisdom, nonviolence, compassion and education. I shall not hate a gaza doctors journey on the road to peace and human dignity, by izzeldin abuelaish is an incredibly compelling and humane memoir taking place under extreme circumstances. Jan 30, 2017 following his daughters deaths, abuelaish wrote a book about his life and his familys losses entitled i shall not hate. Izzeldin abuelaish tragedy cannot be the end of our lives. On january 16 2009 israeli shells hit his home in the gaza strip, killing his three daughters and a niece. I shall not hate by izzeldin abuelaish, 9781408822098, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A gaza doctors journey by izzeldin abuelaish at indigo.
Izzeldin abuelaish is a palestinian medical doctor and founder of the daughters for life foundation. Following his daughters deaths, abuelaish wrote a book about his life and his familys losses entitled i shall not hate. Izzeldin abuelaishs thesis is clear and runs through every chapter of the book. This true story of the life of dr izzeldin abuelaish is heartbreaking.
Aug 15, 2010 on a cool but sunny december day in gaza, dr izzeldin abuelaish took his eight children to the beach for the simple pleasures of paddling in the mediterranean and playing in the sand. Published in 2010, currently in 20 different languages, and inspired by the loss of his three daughters bessan, mayar, and aya and their cousin noor to israeli shelling on january 16th. I shall not hate is a palestinian doctors inspiring account of his extraordinary life, growing up in poverty but determined to treat his patients in gaza and israel regardless of their ethnic origin. A gaza doctors journey on the road to peace and human dignity you shouldnt hate something you dont know, because it may turn out to be the bearer of your greatest good fortune. The first edition of the novel was published in 2010, and was written by izzeldin abuelaish. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the church off of wisconsin avenue or in the montgomery county public lot off of wisconsin avenue between leland.
His energy was irrepressible and contagious and the smile that permanently graces his face as he talks belies a life of suffering and heartache. The concept of understanding and compassion is lost to palestinians as we all know. A gaza doctors journey on the road to peace and human dignity uk ed. Abuelaishs trauma, and successes, and those of the palestinians. A gaza doctors journey, an autobiography inspired by the loss of his three daughters bessan, mayar, and aya and his niece noor to israeli shelling on january 16, 2009, has achieved critical acclaim.
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