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A Land Without Borders

My Journey Around East Jerusalem and the West Bank
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A Land Without Borders by Nir Baram is a compelling exploration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the eyes of the author, who travels the region to delve into the complexities and emotions of both sides. Through personal encounters and insights, Baram charts the intricate human and political narratives that shape the lives and identities found in this contested land. This thoughtful investigation provides a unique perspective on one of the most enduring and contentious issues of our time.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a deeply reflective exploration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, offering unique insights from various perspectives. It delves into the complexity of borders, both physical and metaphorical, in a landscape rich with history and personal narratives.

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A reportage of Nir Baram's journey along the Green Line, the focus of all hopes for Israeli-Palestinian peace.

Accessible, insightful and beautifully written, A Land Without Borders provides an extraordinary window into the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the region?s current political and cultural climate

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Award-winning journalist and author Nir Baram spent a year and a half travelling around the West Bank and East Jerusalem. In this fascinating recount of that journey, Baram navigates the conflict-ridden regions and hostile terrain to speak with a wide range of people, among them Palestinian-Israeli citizens trapped behind the separation wall in Jerusalem and Jewish settlers determined to forge new lives on the West Bank.

Baram also talks to children on Kibbutz Nirim who lived through the war in Gaza, and ex-prisoners from Fatah who, after spending years detained in Israeli jails, are now promoting a peace initiative. He returns again and again to Jerusalem, city of his birth, where a hushed civil war is in full swing.

A Land Without Borders is a clear-eyed, compassionate and essential guide to understanding a complex reality; a perceptive and sensitive exploration of a labyrinthine conflict and the experiences of the people ensnared in it, by one of the most distinctive writers working in Israel today.

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A Land Without Borders by Nir Baram is highly praised for its insightful exploration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, providing a balanced and compassionate view. Critics commend Baram's ability to capture the complexities of identity and coexistence in the region, offering an intimate understanding through a grand listening tour. The book is described as both necessary and transformative, shedding light on personal narratives beyond the headlines, and is considered essential reading for those looking to grasp the intricacies of this enduring conflict.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925355222

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 April 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Contributors:

  • Translated by Jessica Cohen
  • Translated by Jessica Cohen

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Nir Baram was born into a political family in Jerusalem in 1976. His grandfather and father were both ministers in Israeli Labor Party governments. He has worked as a journalist and an editor, and as an advocate for equal rights for Palestinians. He is the author of five novels, including Good People, which was translated into English for the first time in 2016. His novels have been translated into more than ten languages and received critical acclaim around the world. He has been shortlisted several times for the Sapir Prize and in 2010 received the Prime Minister's Award for Hebrew Literature.

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