I have so much respect for anyone who can rise from really adverse situations and not only obtain an education but promote peace even when they have been given every reason not to such as Izzeldin Abuelaish. What an amazing man he is and thank goodness that there are individuals such as himself that can rise above violence and see every one as human beings wanting and needing the same basic needs in life.

The parts of this book that were the most interesting to me, and ultimately the most compelling, were when he was discussing his life as a Palestinian. I felt that was most eye opening to show that people everywhere around the world are essentially the same.