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Palestinian Walks: Forays Into A Vanishing Landscape
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A Rare Historical Insight Into The Tragic Changes Taking Place In Palestine. Jimmy Carterfrom One Of Palestines Leading Writers, A Lyrical, Elegiac Account Of One Mans Wanderings Through The Landscape He Lovesonce Pristine, Now Forever Changed By Settlements And Wallsupdated With A New Afterword By The Author.I Often Come To Walk In These Hills, I Said To The Man Who Was Doing All The Talking And Seemed To Be The Commander. In Fact I Was Once Here With My Wife, It Was 1999, And Some Of Your Soldiers Shot At Us.It Was Over On That Side, The Soldier Pointed Out. I Was There, He Said, Smiling.When Raja Shehadeh First Started Hill Walking In Palestine, In The Late 1970S, He Was Not Aware That He Was Traveling Through A Vanishing Landscape. In Recent Years, His Hikes Have Become Less Than Bucolic And Sometimes Downright Dangerous. That Is Because His Home Is Ramallah, On The Palestinian West Bank, And The Landscape He Traverses Is Now The Site Of A Tense Standoff Between His Fellow Palestinians And Settlers Newly Arrived From Israel.In This Original And Evocative Book, We Accompany Raja On Six Walks Taken Between 1978 And 2006. The Earlier Forays Are Peaceful Affairs, Allowing Our Guide To Meditate At Length On The Character Of His Native Land, A Terrain Of Olive Trees On Terraced Hillsides, Luxuriant Valleys Carved By Sacred Springs, Carpets Of Wild Iris And Hyacinth And Ancient Monasteries Built More Than A Thousand Years Ago. Shehadeh'S Love For This Magical Place Saturates His Renderings Of Its History And Topography. But Latterly, As Seemingly Endless Concrete Is Poured To Build Settlements And Their Surrounding Walls, He Finds The Old Trails Are Now Impassable And The Countryside He Once Traversed Freely Has Become Contested Ground. He Is Harassed By Israeli Border Patrols, Watches In Terror As A Young Hiking Companion Picks Up An Unexploded Missile And Even, On One Occasion When Accompanied By His Wife, Comes Under Prolonged Gunfire.Amid The Many And Varied Tragedies Of The Middle East, The Loss Of A Simple Pleasure Such As The Ability To Roam The Countryside At Will May Seem A Minor Matter. But In Palestinian Walks, Raja Shehadeh'S Elegy For His Lost Footpaths Becomes A Heartbreaking Metaphor For The Deprivations Of An Entire People Estranged From Their Land.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Palestinian Walks'? A: 'Palestinian Walks' explores the changing landscape of Palestine through the personal reflections and experiences of the author, Raja Shehadeh. It highlights the impact of settlements and walls on the natural environment and the cultural significance of the land.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Palestinian Walks'? A: The author of 'Palestinian Walks' is Raja Shehadeh, a prominent Palestinian writer known for his poignant reflections on life in Palestine.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Palestinian Walks'? A: 'Palestinian Walks' contains 224 pages, providing a detailed account of the author's experiences and insights.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Palestinian Walks'? A: 'Palestinian Walks' was published on June 3, 2008.
- Q: Is 'Palestinian Walks' available in different formats? A: 'Palestinian Walks' is available in paperback format, which is suitable for readers who prefer physical books.
- Q: What kind of insights does Raja Shehadeh provide in the book? A: Raja Shehadeh provides historical and personal insights into the landscape of Palestine, reflecting on its beauty and the changes wrought by political conflict.
- Q: Does 'Palestinian Walks' include any personal anecdotes? A: 'Palestinian Walks' is rich with personal anecdotes from the author's hiking experiences, illustrating both the beauty of the land and the challenges faced due to conflict.
- Q: What audience is 'Palestinian Walks' intended for? A: 'Palestinian Walks' is intended for readers interested in Middle Eastern history, travel literature, and personal narratives that explore themes of loss and identity.
- Q: How does 'Palestinian Walks' address the issue of environmental changes? A: 'Palestinian Walks' addresses environmental changes by documenting the transformation of the landscape due to development and conflict, reflecting on the emotional and cultural loss associated with these changes.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased new? A: When purchased new, 'Palestinian Walks' is in excellent condition, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.