First-person narrative offers intimate insight into the author's personal disillusionment
Examinations of Western institutions and policies provide critical analysis for readers
Reflective on identity, justice, and belonging for diverse audiences
Nonfiction debut with raw vulnerability and literary depth
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From award-winning novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad comes a powerful reckoning with what it means to live in the heart of an Empire which doesn’t consider you fully human. On Oct 25th, after just three weeks of the bombardment of Gaza, Omar El Akkad put out a “One day, when it’s safe, when there’s no personal downside to calling a thi