{"product_id":"the-eyes-of-gaza-plestia-alaqad-9781035070275","title":"The Eyes of Gaza (Plestia Alaqad)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Left me both devastated and inspired' Macklemore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Transforms pain into poetry' Rupi Kaur\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'[A] joyful, tragic account of life in Gaza' Miriam Margolyes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the beginning of October 2023, Plestia Alaqad was a recent graduate with dreams of becoming a journalist. By the end of that November, her social media posts depicting daily life in Gaza, amid Israel's deadly invasion and bombardment, would profoundly move millions of people. She would become internationally known as the 'Eyes of Gaza'. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten as a series of diary extracts, \u003ci\u003eThe Eyes of Gaza\u003c\/i\u003e relates the horrors of Plestia's experiences while showcasing the indomitable spirit of the men, women and children who share her community. From the epicentre of turmoil, while bombs rain down and devastation reigns, she is witness to their emotions, their gentle acts of quiet, necessary heroism, and the moments of unexpected tenderness and vulnerability amid the chaos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough the raw honesty and vulnerability of a normal 21-year-old woman trying to make her way through a human tragedy, \u003ci\u003eThe Eyes of Gaza\u003c\/i\u003e is a potent reminder of the horrors of violence and a powerful testament to the human spirit. It is a deeply intimate love letter to a girl's home: demolished before her eyes, but forever present in her heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAutorenportrait\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlestia Alaqad, a Palestinian journalist and poet, has emerged as a vital voice in the midst of the chaos in Gaza, offering the world a poignant and unfiltered glimpse into the heart of its destruction. At just 22 years old, Alaqad has captivated an international audience with her gripping coverage, which erupted on October 7, 2023. Through her social media channels, she has shared the harrowing realities of life under siege, her vivid dispatches resonating deeply with millions across the globe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the fighting intensified, November 2023 saw Alaqad and her family forced to leave Gaza. She has since been awarded the Shireen Abu Akhleh Memorial Scholarship, for a master's in media studies, at the American University of Beirut. Alaqad continues to wield her voice with unwavering conviction, illuminating the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people. Her advocacy transcends borders, drawing attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis and calling for justice and freedom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2024, Plestia was named as one of the BBC's 100 Women of the Year, and as One Young World's Journalist of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWeitere Angaben\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBuch (Paperback), B-format paperback, Englisch, 272 Seiten\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Weltbild.ch: Bücher \u0026 Outlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65934533919069,"sku":"K010046238","price":11.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/8915\/0045\/files\/1004623800001A.jpg?v=1789537255","url":"https:\/\/weltbild.ch\/products\/the-eyes-of-gaza-plestia-alaqad-9781035070275","provider":"Weltbild.ch Bücher \u0026 Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}