A review by booknerderika
They Called Me a Lioness: A Palestinian Girl's Fight for Freedom by Dena Takruri, Ahed Tamimi

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5.0

Before reading this, I had mainly read about the history of Palestine and the issues in Gaza. So, this book brought more information about the West Bank and other issues like life for imprisoned Palestinians and what it is like to grow up in an aparthied state. The strength necessary to endure a life like Ahed's and countless other Palestinians is so immense. Their ability to not give up hope despite constant abuse and torture speaks volumes to the resilience of the Palestinian people. 

This was a beautiful and heartbreaking story that should be required reading. Palestinians are people and zionism continues to brainwash people into dehumanizing them. We must share their stories and do all we can to help end the Israeli occupation.