The Almond Tree
Gifted with a mind that continues to impress the elders in his village, Ichmad Hamid struggles with knowing that he can do nothing to save his friends and family. Living on occupied land, his entire village operates in fear of losing their homes, jobs, and belongings. But more importantly, they...
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Gifted with a mind that continues to impress the elders in his village, Ichmad Hamid struggles with knowing that he can do nothing to save his friends and family. Living on occupied land, his entire village operates in fear of losing their homes, jobs, and belongings. But more importantly, they fear losing each other.On Ichmad's twelfth birthday, that fear becomes reality.With his father imprisoned, his family's home and possessions confiscated, and his siblings quickly succumbing to hatred in the face of conflict, Ichmad begins an inspiring journey using his intellect to save his poor and dying family. In doing so he reclaims a love for others that was lost through a childhood rife with violence and loss, and discovers a new hope for the future.Reminiscent of The Kite Runner and One Thousand Splendid Suns, this is an uplifting read, which conveys a message of optimism and hope.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781859643297 (1859643299)
ASIN: 1859643299
Publish date: September 30th 2012
Publisher: Garnet Publishing
Pages no: 348
Edition language: English
This well written book gave an excellent sense of the desperation felt by many Palestinians, that whatever they do, they are battling against impossible odds, yet, there is always hope. The only downside for me, was that Ichmad Hamid, who raises himself above all the desolation, only does so because...
This story is heart wrenching, thrilling and thought provoking. A view of political and war torn Palestine and Israel from the point of view of the common people who are caught in between. Absolutely compelling! A must read! I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Piękna książka. Trudno zresztą znaleźć słowa na określenie tych wszystkich emocji, którymi od wczoraj, kiedy zaczęłam czytać książkę, żyję. Były łzy, niedowierzanie, współczucie, smutek, przygnębienie, poczucie beznadziei. I świadomość, że to wszystko dzieje się na naszych oczach od wielu lat. Już n...
I was rendered speechless by this book. It is the most beautiful book I’ve a read in a very long time. It’s so incredibly written that you could feel all the pain, hatred, desperation and hope. This story is soul crushing and inspiring and refreshing and most importantly so very truthful. I don’t ev...
* I received this in a Goodreads “First Reads” Giveaway *Ichmad Hamed is a young Palestinian boy living in a small village controlled by the Israeli army. While innocently chasing a butterfly across a field outside their home his 3-year-old sister, Ama, is blown up by a land mine. Not long afterwa...