My Father Was a Freedom Fighter: Gaza's Untold Story

And so I begin. His name was Mohammed Baroud, and he was a good man, is how Ramzy Baroud concludes the Foreword to his new book, and embarks on a chronicle so rare and so powerful that the book promises to redefine the way the Gaza story is told.

On December 27, 2009, Ramzy Barouds new book, My Father Was A Freedom Fighter: Gazas Untold Story, was released in London by Pluto Press, to coincide with the first anniversary of Israels so-called Operation Cast Lead, which killed and wounded thousands of Palestinians in Gaza, the vast majority of whom were civilians.

As the frontline in the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, Gaza is constantly reported as a place of violence and terror. Ramzy Baroud's memoir explores the daily lives of the people in that turbulent region: the complex human beings -- revolutionaries, mothers and fathers, lovers, and comedians -- who make Gaza so much more than just a disputed territory. At the heart of Baroud's tale is the story of his father, who, driven out of his village to a refugee camp, took up arms to fight the Occupation, while trying to raise a family.

My Father Was A Freedom Fighter: Gazas Untold Story is the latest book by Palestinian-American journalist, author, and former Al-Jazeera producer Ramzy Baroud. Baroud is Editor-in-Chief of the Palestine Chronicle, and his work has been published in hundreds of newspapers and journals worldwide. His 2002 book, Searching Jenin: Eyewitness Accounts of the Israeli Invasion has received international recognition. His 2006 book, The Second Palestinian Intifada: A Chronicle of a Peoples Struggle (Pluto Press, London) has won the praise of many scholars worldwide.

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[GazasUntoldStory]

Thank you very much for your interest and support. The book can be ordered from the publisher, Pluto Books.

[John Little]

Gaza will never fall. It is the quintessential struggle of free people vs tyranny. And Gaza will never back down, never give in, never give up. Tyranny cannot destroy free people. In the end, it will lose and Gaza will show everyone the way to rid the world of opression.

[Iris Tulip]

Stunning. I cried watching this video. I can only imagine what the book will do to those of us who care about the people of Gaza.

[lovelplants]

nice story,.

[JewishDefenceLeague]

@DirtyRatBastards ... You are a fool to think "islam" can coexist with civilized people. Today, where in this world do Muslims live in peace with anyone, including their own brothers.

[JewishDefenceLeague]

@DirtyRatBastards ... Israel, a tiny stip of Jewish land in the puke green sea of 22 Muslim Arab countries is going to fight against islam and it's goal to conquer the world.

You will lose. Humanity will win.

[TakaiSky]

Thanks so much for your supportive words.I have a new found respect for you hun!

[qantasCapt]

What I see in this vid is a 21st Century is a "Warsaw ghetto", the only difference is the oppressors are flying a blue and white flag rather than a swastika. Why is the world too gutless to stand up to Israeli jackbooted policies towards the Palestinian people and their RIGHT to live in peace. What I SHOULD be seeing in this vid, are Palestinians living without fear, oppression, and human rights with EVERY opportunity to obtain work, education and healthcare - and the "pursuit of happiness".

[firebirdcas]

and now we throw rocks at soldiers....

[buru44]

where can i get this book.

[PicklesTheKing]

Jihad is struggling against oppression. And those who engage in it are good guys, as long as they follow the rules of not killing non-combatants and such and have respect and mercy they are the best people this world has ever seen. Jihad for Gaza is looked upon as a bad thing in the west, when really they are fighting for Freedom and right to exist and breathe oxygen and to save their families, and they strive to their best... All to please God (Allah).

[pini1221]

hahaha

israel just dont wanna smash gaza

because all the world say israel killers and hamas will say israel kill our ppl....