Crossing Qalandiya
Norris, Daniela201005UU
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Two women meet by accident at a party - both mothers, both a similar age. But one is Israeli, the other Palestinian. So divided by fear and hatred are their two countries, they realise they will never be able to visit one another at home, despite living less than 100km apart. So, they begin to exchange letters. As their friendship grows they discuss not only their families, childcare and recipes, but also the wars and ethnic tensions that have shaped their lives. Their exchange is fraught with challenge, but also a sincere desire on each side to understand the thinking and grievances of the other. This is a moving and illuminating exchange of ideas at once accessible and profound, personal and political - and a beacon of hope in the wilderness of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Crossing Qalandiya inspired the officially approved PEN initiative, Writers for Peace, which kicks off in Israel/Palestine in 2010.
Main title:
Crossing Qalandiya / Daniela Norris ; Shireen Anabtawi.
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Imprint:
London : Reportage Press : [distributor] Littlehampton Book Services Ltd : [distributor] The Scribo Group (Previously Tower Books) : [distributor] Booksite Afrika, 2010.
Notes:
Paperback.
Biography/History:
About the author: Shireen Anabtawi is a former Director of Public Relations at the Palestinian Investment Agency in Ramallah, and currently works for the Palestinian Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva. Daniela Norris worked for the Israeli Foreign Service for seven years and later was an adviser to the Permanent Mission of Israel at the UN. She is now a freelance journalist and writer.
ISBN:
9781906702212 (pbk)1906702217 (pbk)
Dewey class:
956.94054956.9405
Local class:
956.9405
Language:
English
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BRN:
1638007