Description
Book SynopsisBeginning in Tunisia and spreading across the Middle East and North Africa, everyday citizens stepped into the streets, staking their claim to a democratic future. This book takes you inside these protests, onto those streets, and shares with you the stories of the individuals who made this historic moment possible.
Table of ContentsIntroduction The Pearl of the Gulf - Amal Matar Libya: The Revolution of Four Days - Ibrahim Yousif Shebani The Heart Revolution - Dala Ghandour Here Comes the Revolution - Samah Elmeri Crazy Girls: What Every Revolution Needs - Shatha Al-Harazi Behind the Scenes - Mirelle Karam Halim Life in Gaza: A Palestinian Woman’s Perspective - Raghda Abushahla A Recipe for Engagement: Many Injustices, a Dose of Critical Thinking, and Action - Emna Ben Yedder Carrying Family Traditions - Salma Nazzal Educating People: A True Panacea - Ahmed Hachelaf Yes, We Are Sexy Folks! - Shadin Hamaideh Que du Bien! Ambition, Capacity, and Milieu: Keys to Success - Mohammed Masbah Political Engagement: Responsibility and Education - Muna Abbas Ali AlBuloushi Epilogue Bios Acknowledgements