Europe Books

In December 2013, the author stood underneath wire-netting constructed by Palestinians to protect themselves from garbage and human wastes, thrown onto the streets below by illegal Israeli settlers, often hitting Palestinians. This cruel and puzzling behavior led her to reflect on an imagined dialogue between two girls of eight years old, whose stories haunt each other over time, through their growth into adulthood. This imagined conversation reveals their common humanity, raises questions about the boundary between good and evil and prompts questions about how accepting similarities in family traditions and ethnic practices might help overcome conflicts through peaceful dialogue and mutual acceptance. A moving and touching portrait and slice of life revealed through the girls' eyes, as they witness a horrible and shameful page of history in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, one that shows no signs of ending, creating many innocent victims and an outcast population under the indifferent gaze of the world.

Età di lettura: da 6 anni.

Whispers of the Soul is a journey through the uncharted landscapes of the heart, a delicate weaving of pain, longing, love and healing. These poems are not merely words on a page but reflections of the quiet, often unnoticed moments that define our deepest experiences. In this collection, the unspoken finds its voice, and the unseen is brought into light. Each poem is a whisper, an intimate confession from the soul that speaks of grief and the quiet struggle of moving through life's shadows. They explore the rawness of loss, the ache of unfulfilled desires, and the bittersweet process of letting go. At their core, they are love letters to resilience, reminding us that even in our most broken moments, there is beauty and strength to be found. This collection is not just about sorrow; it is also about the quiet, persistent hope that carries us through. The words here linger in the spaces between heartbeats, capturing the resilience that often goes unnoticed, the way the soul bends but does not break, the way it heals in soft whispers rather than loud declarations. This collection invites you to sit with your own shadows, find solace in shared experiences, and embrace the tender vulnerability of being human. These poems are a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit, a reminder that we are not alone in our struggles, and that every whisper, no matter how soft, holds the promise of healing. As you read, let these words wash over you like a gentle breeze, carrying with them the echoes of every unshed tear, every unspoken word, and every quiet triumph. May this collection be a companion to your own journey, a place where you find the whispers of your own soul reflected back to you.