Description
Book SynopsisA new perspective on life in British Mandate Palestine during the last four years of World War II, captured through the eyes of a young civil servant whose rare diary, accompanied by insightful historical commentary, addresses fundamental aspects of the region’s recent history.
Trade ReviewA Young Palestinian’s Diary is a qualitative contribution to the rewriting of Palestinian history…Kimberly Katz must be credited for her invaluable contributions to the book. She provides detailed context for each event and, when necessary, ‘Amr’s reflections…Diaries like Sami ‘Amr’s serve as a rich and insightful resource for the study of the social and political life of Palestinians… * Journal of Palestine Studies *
Table of Contents
- Foreword: Away from Dūra (or Life in the Margins) by Salim Tamari
- Preface and Acknowledgments
- Note on Translation, Transcription, and Usage
- Part 1. History and Historiography of the Diary
- The Diarist and His Times
- Historiography and Themes of the Diary
- Conclusion: To Write or Not to Write
- Part 2. Translation of the Diary of Sāmī ʿAmr
- Appendix 1. Genealogy of the ʿAmr Family
- Appendix 2. People Mentioned in the Diary
- Bibliography
- Index
