“The reality is that PalFest and boycott movements and 

confrontations don't play as lone strikers and do not seek to 

monopolise the struggle. There need to be midfield players, defenders holding the back lines - everyone has to find their role in the collective effort if we're to have results.”

Like all collections from different artists, some gripped me stronger than others. The poetry made an especially strong impact, and I look forward to reading more from many of these authors. As others have noted, the reflections from many of the Western authors who grew up in pro-Zionist atmospheres and did little to challenge their beliefs about Palestinian liberation became tiresome to read. However, the pieces from Palestinians and other perspectives kept the collection from becoming too repetitive. I have followed PalFest organizers and attendees on social media, and hearing from organizers and attendees across the years in this book gave me a deeper appreciation for the work and impact art has.