{"title":"Margaret Olin","description":"\u003cp\u003eMargaret Olin’s work explores profound intersections within the realms of \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e, often delving into history, memory, and the complexities embedded in landscapes. Her books invite readers to consider how places and images shape human experience and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a thoughtful and evocative voice, Olin’s writing illuminates cultural narratives and challenges perceptions, offering a rich, contemplative journey through her chosen themes. Expect insightful reflections that blend artistic inquiry with broader social and historical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-bitter-landscapes-of-palestine-by-margaret-olin-9781789389098","title":"The Bitter Landscapes of Palestine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA photographic and verbal account of the landscapes of Palestine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bitter Landscapes of Palestine\u003c\/em\u003e offers a portrait of the lives and struggles of Palestinians living in the occupied Palestinian territories on the West Bank, particularly in the South Hebron Hills and the Jordan Valley. Among the topics highlighted are house demolitions, confrontations between Palestinian shepherds or farmers and Israeli settlers, soldiers, and police; the daily challenges of sheer existence posed by the occupation system, intent on pushing Palestinians off their land; and the tenacity and courage that these conditions require.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book endeavours to impart to the reader a sense of the beauty of the landscape, the sound of the language, the taste of friendships, and the richness of a way of life that is threatened with extinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVoices of activists, both Palestinian and Jewish, are also present. The introduction sets forth, in brief, the historical context that generated present realities in Palestine as well as the history of the authors' partnership. The book's viewpoint reflects many years of activism on the peace and human rights front in Palestine, as well as an ongoing conversation between two authors who have experienced together the continually renewed astonishment that comes with such encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471728885996,"sku":"9781789389098","price":94.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781789389098-the-bitter-landscapes-of-palestine.jpg?v=1775251068"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/margaret-olin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}