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Capt. Eissa's avatar

Thank you so much Dr. Gould for your profound, insightful and enlightening review. Indeed you did the book a great justice, and I think your review just added value and beauty to it.

I was born, raised and still live in the same streets,refugee camps and cities

Almoghayer mentioned in his book. I know the characters he chose to write about, I know them closely and in person. and I confidently say that he managed to portray them perfectly.

He has skillfully articulated Gaza as I knew before the genocide and I think he managed to assure readers that Gaza will maintain the spirit she always had.

We, Gazans know that She will resurrect and restore her eternal beauty.

Thank you again Dr. Ruth, with your review you have breathed more soul into the book.

I love the photos you selected for your article, they resonate deeply with me, appreciated.

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Rebecca Ruth Gould's avatar

Thank you, dear Eissa, for your lovely testimony. I certainly agree about the photos! Gaza will indeed resurrect and I look forward to that day.

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Medina Tenour Whiteman's avatar

Thankyou for this beautiful reminder of the peace of Gaza, unimaginable now to most of us on the outside, but real as memory and, we hope, a reality to return.

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Rebecca Ruth Gould's avatar

Thank you for the kind words, Medina! I write from Alexandria, Egypt, not far from Gaza, and speaking to Palestinians from Gaza has shown me the beauty of Gaza, a place I have not seen in person but which I hold close in my heart.

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Capt. Eissa's avatar

I assure that Gaza holds you in her heart. Thank you for being there for her.

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