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A riveting and unapologetic account of Palestinian resistance, the story of one family's care for their land, and a reflection on love and heartache while living under military occupation.

In 1967, Sireen Sawalha's mother, with her young children, walked back to Palestine against the traffic of exile. My Brother,…

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1 author picked My Brother, My Land as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

A beautiful, true story of Palestinian resistance, struggle, and heartbreak, this book is not only informative and educational but incredibly thought provoking.

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