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I Shall Not Hate: A Gaza Doctor's Journey on the Road to Peace and Human Dignity Audiobook
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Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish—now known simply as the "Gaza doctor"—captured hearts and headlines around the world in the aftermath of horrific tragedy: On January 16, 2009, Israeli shells hit his home in the Gaza Strip, killing three of his daughters and his niece. By turns inspiring and heartbreaking, hopeful and horrifying, I Shall Not Hate is Abuelaish's account of an extraordinary life. A Palestinian doctor with a degree from Harvard who was born and raised in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip and "who has devoted his life to medicine and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians" (The New York Times), Abuelaish has been crossing the lines in the sand that divide Israelis and Palestinians for most of his life—as a physician who treats patients on both sides of the line; as a humanitarian who sees the need for improved health and education for women as the way forward in the Middle East; and, most recently, as the father whose daughters were killed by Israeli soldiers. His response to this tragedy made news and won him humanitarian awards around the world. Instead of seeking revenge or sinking into hatred, Abuelaish called for the people in the region to start talking to each other. His deepest hope is that his daughters will be "the last sacrifice on the road to peace between Palestinians and Israelis."
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"This is an important book. While telling his own personal story, he provides an understandable, readable account of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. He is a remarkable man who has suffered great tragedies. His ability to love his neighbors as himself is the very essence of the Christian tradition -- but wait, he is Muslim!"
— Sandra (4 out of 5 stars)
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“What is said in this impressive book is less remarkable than who says it…Anger is fine, he says, but we must all find the inner strength not to hate. He himself has done so quite magnificently.”
— Economist -
“Scrupulously honest…heartfelt, moving and beautifully written in a distinctive voice…. what is most remarkable is that [Abuelaish] is able to convey not only a baseline faith in the human spirit, but hope for the future.”
— Dallas Morning News -
“This story is a necessary lesson against hatred and revenge.”
— Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize laureate -
“Abuelaish knows anger, but in this impassioned, committed attempt to show the reader life on the sliver of land that is Gaza, he demonstrates that ‘anger is not the same as hate.’”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“A deeply affecting narrative told in a voice of poignant simplicity, punctuated by injunctions to love that are far from corny, tried as they are by the searing experiences of a righteous man striving to act decently in a place of madness.”
— Kirkus Reviews -
In this impassioned, committed attempt to show the reader life on the sliver of land that is Gaza, he demonstrates that '[a]nger is not the same as hate.'
— Publishers Weekly Starred Review
I Shall Not Hate Listener Reviews
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" A tragic story but great swathes of this book are mind-numbingly repetitive and dare I say indulgent. "
— Peter, 2/18/2014 -
" Opened my eyes! Very inspiring! "
— Sarah, 2/17/2014 -
" A thought-provoking insight into the struggles of the Palestinian people....along with hope for peaceful co-existence of Israelis and Palestinians. "
— Lorna, 2/12/2014 -
" Simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting, this book is a MUST READ! "
— Ren, 1/16/2014 -
" An amazing story... a TRULY amazing story. Well written, well positioned, well timed. I don't know whether I loved the BOOK as much as I loved the message, but either way it's getting 5 stars. If you haven't read it, or are looking for a renewed faith in humanity, find a copy - or borrow mine. "
— Stacey, 1/3/2014 -
" One of the best books about Palestine I've read in a long time. Couple this book with anything from President Carter, and you will have learned more from these pages than from any history book, History Channel episode, or nightly news broadcast. "
— Kristin, 1/2/2014 -
" I'd give it a 3.5 if I could. It was interesting, but the author comes off as just a little fake to me. Not realistic to me. I lived in Israel while at the BYU Jerusalem Center, and have had a chance to study the people and culture there intensively. I came back to the US with a great love and better understanding of the Palestinian people, but in my opinion -- there is not an easy solution to the Israel dilemma. Trying to get people to love one another and forgive just isn't gonna happen, in my opinion. Sorry. The nature of Islam and the extremes on both sides will prevent peace from ever coming to the masses there. If I was an Israeli, I would probably be in support of the restrictions on Gaza as well -- to protect myself. It is such a sad situation. And my heart goes out to Dr. Abuelaish, his family, his friends, his neighbors. But unfortunately, I think his plea for peace will fall on deaf ears. "
— Mary, 1/2/2014 -
" Memoirs of a Doctor in Gaza who surmounted incredible obstacles to obtain an education, went through extreme personal and family loss and pain while dedicating his life to helping others and promoting peace in the Middle East. "
— C., 12/19/2013 -
" Very nice book, the Dr lost his girls and went thru hard childhood and still not hate. "
— Faisal, 12/3/2013 -
" What a wonderful book! I have to admit to being fairly ignorant about this area. The book was very informative. I loved it! "
— Amber, 9/3/2013 -
" Great book for learning about Gaza and the history of the region, and what a day in a Palestinian's life is like. We are very blessed. "
— Lynda, 7/22/2013 -
" I have been immensely moved by this book. Izzeldin's story of growing up in Gaza and becoming one of the worlds leading fertility experts is captivating. The loss he suffered in the late 2000's is hard to read but life affirming in a strange way. I am glad this book was written and published. "
— Philip, 6/5/2013 -
" What a great story of live and understanding. It was fascinating to read and see how this man allowed the bad in his life to lead to good, rather than hatred. Also I think it was a great look at the other aide of the story. It's not too long and very impactful. "
— Jill, 8/8/2012 -
" i am deeply humbled by his journey...unbelievable strength and courage... "
— Kate, 6/18/2012 -
" A Gaza doctor's joureny on the road to peace and human dignity (Israeli/Palestinian conflict.) "
— Linda, 9/20/2011 -
" This is a must read for anyone who wants an unbiased representation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and life in Gaza. "
— Shamel, 9/11/2011 -
" This should be mandatory reading for everyone living in the Middle East. "
— أبي, 9/10/2011 -
" I think everyone should read this book. It really makes you take a step back and appreciate your life and the freedoms we take for granted. This is very powerful and something I hope to carry with me for a long time! "
— Rachelle, 5/3/2011 -
" Amazing book by an amazing man. Highly recommended. "
— Andrew, 5/1/2011 -
" Shocking, extremely moving and thought provoking. "
— Patricia, 4/24/2011 -
" A thought-provoking insight into the struggles of the Palestinian people....along with hope for peaceful co-existence of Israelis and Palestinians. "
— Lorna, 4/18/2011 -
" As a Palestinian American and a doctor, this book could not resonate more strongly with me... Heaetbreaking and uplifting at the Same time. "
— Karen, 3/31/2011 -
" This is an extraordinarily moving and very deeply important book, intelligent, humane and inspiring. I finished it in floods of tears. I would be surprised if the author hasn't been nominated already for the Nobel Peace Prize. "
— Linda, 3/28/2011 -
" I won this book on Goodreads First Reads...thanks! I can't wait to review it!!! "
— Cristyn, 3/18/2011
About Izzeldin Abuelaish
Izzeldin Abeulaish, MD, MPH, is a Palestinian physician and infertility expert who was born and raised in the Jabalia refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. He received a scholarship to study medicine in Cairo, Egypt, and then received a diploma from the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of London. He completed a residency in the same discipline at Soroka hospital in Israel, followed by a subspecialty in fetal medicine in Italy and Belgium. He then undertook a masters in public health at Harvard University. Before his three daughters were killed in January 2009 during the Israeli incursion into Gaza, Dr. Abuelaish worked as a researcher at the Gertner Institute at the Sheba hospital in Tel Aviv. He now lives with his family in Toronto, where he is an associate professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.
About Patrick Lawlor
Patrick Lawlor, an award-winning narrator, is also an accomplished stage actor, director, and combat choreographer. He has worked extensively off Broadway and has been an actor and stuntman in both film and television. He has been an Audie Award finalist multiple times and has garnered several AudioFile Earphones Awards, a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award, and many starred audio reviews from Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews.