Palestinian Leader's Unbroken Voice: A Book from Prison Will Bring Hope to a Divided Nation
In a remarkable display of determination and defiance, Palestinian politician Marwan Barghouti has written a book that will be published in November, despite being held in Israeli prison. The collection of writings, titled "Unbroken: In Pursuit of Freedom for Palestine," brings together letters to his family, interviews, personal material, and documents from the last three decades of Barghouti's life behind bars.
Barghouti, a 66-year-old leader who has been held in Israeli prisons since 2002, is widely regarded as one of the best hopes for a future Palestinian state. His advocacy for a two-state solution has earned him a reputation as a unifying force within Palestinian politics, and his continued popularity in Gaza and the West Bank has fueled international campaigns calling for his release.
The book, which will be published by Penguin on November 5th, will provide a unique insight into Barghouti's thoughts, feelings, and experiences during his time in prison. It will include private letters to his family written from behind bars, as well as correspondence with public figures, press interviews, and historical documents.
Despite facing decades of solitary confinement without access to his family, Barghouti has maintained a remarkable sense of resilience and hope. His continued voice for Palestinian freedom and dignity has inspired countless supporters around the world, including over 200 leading cultural figures who signed an open letter calling for his release in December.
Barghouti's wife, Fadwa, has written an introduction to the book, highlighting its importance in giving the world a chance to hear her husband's voice directly. "For a long time, I have wished that the world could hear Marwan in his own voice, not through the noise surrounding him," she said. "This book finally makes that possible β and I hope it helps people understand who Marwan Barghouti truly is, and how he embodies the Palestinian struggle for freedom and dignity."
As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with deadly attacks ongoing despite a nominal ceasefire, Barghouti's message of hope and unity has never been more urgent. The publication of "Unbroken: In Pursuit of Freedom for Palestine" offers a powerful reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always a voice for change β and Barghouti's voice will be heard loud and clear through this remarkable book.
In a remarkable display of determination and defiance, Palestinian politician Marwan Barghouti has written a book that will be published in November, despite being held in Israeli prison. The collection of writings, titled "Unbroken: In Pursuit of Freedom for Palestine," brings together letters to his family, interviews, personal material, and documents from the last three decades of Barghouti's life behind bars.
Barghouti, a 66-year-old leader who has been held in Israeli prisons since 2002, is widely regarded as one of the best hopes for a future Palestinian state. His advocacy for a two-state solution has earned him a reputation as a unifying force within Palestinian politics, and his continued popularity in Gaza and the West Bank has fueled international campaigns calling for his release.
The book, which will be published by Penguin on November 5th, will provide a unique insight into Barghouti's thoughts, feelings, and experiences during his time in prison. It will include private letters to his family written from behind bars, as well as correspondence with public figures, press interviews, and historical documents.
Despite facing decades of solitary confinement without access to his family, Barghouti has maintained a remarkable sense of resilience and hope. His continued voice for Palestinian freedom and dignity has inspired countless supporters around the world, including over 200 leading cultural figures who signed an open letter calling for his release in December.
Barghouti's wife, Fadwa, has written an introduction to the book, highlighting its importance in giving the world a chance to hear her husband's voice directly. "For a long time, I have wished that the world could hear Marwan in his own voice, not through the noise surrounding him," she said. "This book finally makes that possible β and I hope it helps people understand who Marwan Barghouti truly is, and how he embodies the Palestinian struggle for freedom and dignity."
As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with deadly attacks ongoing despite a nominal ceasefire, Barghouti's message of hope and unity has never been more urgent. The publication of "Unbroken: In Pursuit of Freedom for Palestine" offers a powerful reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always a voice for change β and Barghouti's voice will be heard loud and clear through this remarkable book.