“When they look at their soldiers, they see sons and daughters. When we look at their soldiers, our hearts also beat harder, although it is for different reasons.”

The beginning of this book gave me such a strong sense of Déjà vu, I double checked that I hadn’t read it before. The writing was so welcoming, the feeling persisted - especially in scenes about family history.  By the middle of the novel I was sure this was one of the best books I’ve read this year. The end left me with chills. 

“Even if I cannot live in it, my soul will reawaken if there is a Palestinian state.”