Heartbreaking and massively inspiring. I've never read a memoir quite like this. Not knowing that much about the Palestine/Israeli conflict before reading this, I learned a lot, and am astounded at the grace and compassion displayed the author, a Palestinian dedicated to serving humanity through his medical practice, who has suffered many indignities and tragic losses at the hands of the Israelis (namely the lives of three daughters and a niece). His story of rising above hatred and choose to love and serve despite of (and maybe because of) the daily struggles his people face was just so beautiful and inspiring. No wonder this man has been nominated multiple times for a Nobel Peace prize!!!

I highly recommend this memoir to anyone who may struggle with their own antagonistic feelings towards any group(s) of people, or anyone who wants to learn more about daily life in the middle east or about the Israeli/Palestinian relations, or who wants to be inspired in their own faith and humanity.

Just a beautiful memoir. Keep the tissues nearby.