I Shall Not Hate

A Gaza Doctor's Journey on the Road to Peace and Human Dignity

De: Izzeldin Abuelaish

Narrado por: Patrick Lawlor

Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish - now known simply as the "Gaza doctor" - captured hearts and headlines around the world in the aftermath of horrific tragedy: On January 16, 2009, Israeli shells hit his home in the Gaza Strip, killing three of his daughters and his niece. By turns inspiring and heartbreaking, hopeful and horrifying, I Shall Not Hate is Abuelaish's account of an extraordinary life.

A Palestinian doctor with a degree from Harvard who was born and raised in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip and "who has devoted his life to medicine and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians" (The New York Times), Abuelaish has been crossing the lines in the sand that divide Israelis and Palestinians for most of his life - as a physician who treats patients on both sides of the line; as a humanitarian who sees the need for improved health and education for women as the way forward in the Middle East; and, most recently, as the father whose daughters were killed by Israeli soldiers. His response to this tragedy made news and won him humanitarian awards around the world. Instead of seeking revenge or sinking into hatred, Abuelaish called for the people in the region to start talking to each other. His deepest hope is that his daughters will be "the last sacrifice on the road to peace between Palestinians and Israelis."

©2010 Izzeldin Abuelaish (P)2011 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

"In this impassioned, committed attempt to show the reader life on the sliver of land that is Gaza, he demonstrates that '[a]nger is not the same as hate.'" ( Publishers Weekly)

POV from a Doctor from Gaza who worked in Israel, an Incredible story of Forgiveness and hope

Dr. Abuelaish tells his incredible story of life in Gaza, from growing up in a refugee camp to becoming a family man and respected doctor working in Israel. It's a powerful story about the trials and tragedies in Gaza and his undying mission to peace. I Shall Not Hate, is more than a title. it's his life. Everyone should read this book.

Unparalleled storytelling of kindness and compassion despite all odds

A must read for everyone right now, and the lessons can be used to reflect on more than just Gaza.

Hope has become a little bigger

My hope in humanity has become a bit bigger because of this father’s recounting the life and events leading to the death of his family members. As a parent I can’t imagine the turmoil Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish has lived through and has still carried forward the message that love and peace is possible, even among abject horror and despair. A valuable and poignant, first hand perspective.

The story

I felt as if I could picture the atrocities in my minds eyes i was right beside the citizens of the Gaza and followed the Dr through his childhood and heartbreaking circumstances through his life, may his daughters and family rest in peace. May all the lives lost rest in peace

Freedom

This book gave me a great insight of the situation of Palestinian, I have read countless books about the suffering of the Jews in the last 100 years. This give me the impression that the information is not balanced. My opinion is also that in schools, instead of studying Napoleons war or the Civil war at great length, they should teach more of the history of the last 100 year. The younger generation would understand better the today’s situation. Having peace is almost a dream we would need many more Gandhi and Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish in this world, but as he said every little thing counts.