Palestinian Memories: The Story of a Palestinian Mother and Her People

by Alex Awad

This book is comprised of two distinct parts that take the reader on a journey from pre-British Mandate Palestine to modern day Palestine. Part I is a narrative memoir of the author's mother, Huda Awad, whose life was a microcosm of the ups and downs of the political drama playing out in Palestine. Huda's courage, resilience and Christian faith were an inspiration to her seven children who watched her overcome personal and national tragedy after the death of her husband in 1948. Part II is a historical account of the Arab-Israeli conflict from the perspective of the author, a Palestinian Christian clergyman. This 12-chapter documentation provides a historical outline and discussion of the Arab-Israeli conflict, complete with colorful maps from the early 1900's to 2012. Additionally, this section zeroes in on secular and Christian Zionism, Palestinian refugees, Jewish settlements, peace plans and initiatives and international law. Essays, case studies and a Q & A section infuse the book with a personal touch and hands on applicability to a topic often difficult to discern.

Genres: Nonfiction, Middle East

422 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2018

Reviews

[James-Michael Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every Christian should read this book. Period.

[Michael Butler · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish everyone would read this book.

[Raffi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very touching story of a Palestinian Christian family and specifically of the mother, who survives the death of her husband and takes care of her children almost alone. We read about her strong faith and how the family goes through fear during the Israeli invasion of the Palestinian lands.
Afterwards, the author Rev. Alex Awad, gives a very well-balanced and historical analysis of the conflict between Palestine and Israel.

[Suzanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story at the beginning of the book gave me the motivation to finish reading it. Definitely opened my eyes to more aspects in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book. A must read for all those interested in peace in Palestine and Israel