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لشوك والقرنفل #2
The Thorn and the Carnation
**In this thrilling second installment of "The Thorn and the Carnation," set against the backdrop of the occupied territories of Palestine, Yahya Al-Sinwar continues his narrative during his time in detention. **
The story delves deeper into the heart of Gaza's resilience and the Palestinian spirit of endurance under the shadows of the Israeli occupation—a situation recognized by the United Nations.
Through the lens of its protagonist, this sequel unravels more layers of personal and collective struggles faced by Palestinians, weaving an even more compelling tale of survival, hope, and the unyielding quest for freedom. Al-Sinwar's narrative is not merely a story of confinement but a testament to the indomitable spirit of a people confronting the daily realities of occupation. It highlights his transformation into a figure of significant influence in the ongoing Middle East conflict, shaped by his experiences and the shared suffering of his people.
The translation of this work ensures that the authentic voice and emotional depth of the original narrative reach a global audience, inviting readers to engage with the complexities of life under occupation and the universal themes of resistance and liberation. "The Thorn and the Carnation" transcends its setting to offer insights into the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, and the role of individual agency in shaping the course of history.
As Al-Sinwar emerges from years of imprisonment in a landmark prisoner exchange, his story—captured in this novel—stands as a beacon of hope and a call to understand the nuanced realities of the Palestinian struggle. This book is more than a personal memoir; it is a crucial chapter in the larger narrative of Palestinian resilience and the ceaseless pursuit of dignity and justice.
The story delves deeper into the heart of Gaza's resilience and the Palestinian spirit of endurance under the shadows of the Israeli occupation—a situation recognized by the United Nations.
Through the lens of its protagonist, this sequel unravels more layers of personal and collective struggles faced by Palestinians, weaving an even more compelling tale of survival, hope, and the unyielding quest for freedom. Al-Sinwar's narrative is not merely a story of confinement but a testament to the indomitable spirit of a people confronting the daily realities of occupation. It highlights his transformation into a figure of significant influence in the ongoing Middle East conflict, shaped by his experiences and the shared suffering of his people.
The translation of this work ensures that the authentic voice and emotional depth of the original narrative reach a global audience, inviting readers to engage with the complexities of life under occupation and the universal themes of resistance and liberation. "The Thorn and the Carnation" transcends its setting to offer insights into the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, and the role of individual agency in shaping the course of history.
As Al-Sinwar emerges from years of imprisonment in a landmark prisoner exchange, his story—captured in this novel—stands as a beacon of hope and a call to understand the nuanced realities of the Palestinian struggle. This book is more than a personal memoir; it is a crucial chapter in the larger narrative of Palestinian resilience and the ceaseless pursuit of dignity and justice.
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360 pages, Paperback
Published April 28, 2024
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Yahya Al-Sinwar
4 books63 followersArabic profile: يحيى السنوار
Yahya Sinwar (1962–2024), one of the leaders of Hamas, was elected as the head of the movement’s political bureau after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh on August 6, 2024. He held this position until his martyrdom. Israel considered Sinwar one of the main planners of the Al-Aqsa Flood operation on October 7, 2023. Sinwar also led the Hamas government in the Gaza Strip since February 2017.
Sinwar was born on October 29, 1962, in Khan Younis refugee camp in southern Gaza. His parents were originally from Ashkelon and were forced to flee during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and the occupation of their lands. He earned a bachelor's degree in Arabic language from the Islamic University of Gaza.
He was a member of the Islamic Bloc, the student wing of the Muslim Brotherhood in Palestine. In 1989, Sinwar was sentenced to four life terms by Israel for allegedly planning the killing of two Israeli soldiers. He spent 23 years in detention before being released in a prisoner exchange deal in 2011. During his imprisonment, Sinwar learned Hebrew, and after his release, he addressed Israelis in Hebrew and translated works from Hebrew to Arabic.
A month after being appointed as the head of Hamas' political bureau, Sinwar sent a message of gratitude to Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah for the party's involvement in resisting the Israeli occupation during the Al-Aqsa Flood battle. He emphasized that the martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh in the Al-Aqsa Flood battle proves that the blood of leaders is not more precious than that of the Palestinian people.
Sinwar authored four books and translated four others from Hebrew to Arabic, the most notable being the translation of "Shabak Between the Ruins" and "Israeli Parties". His authored works include the novel "Thorns and Carnations", "Glory", and "Hamas: Experiment and Error".
Yahya Sinwar (1962–2024), one of the leaders of Hamas, was elected as the head of the movement’s political bureau after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh on August 6, 2024. He held this position until his martyrdom. Israel considered Sinwar one of the main planners of the Al-Aqsa Flood operation on October 7, 2023. Sinwar also led the Hamas government in the Gaza Strip since February 2017.
Sinwar was born on October 29, 1962, in Khan Younis refugee camp in southern Gaza. His parents were originally from Ashkelon and were forced to flee during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and the occupation of their lands. He earned a bachelor's degree in Arabic language from the Islamic University of Gaza.
He was a member of the Islamic Bloc, the student wing of the Muslim Brotherhood in Palestine. In 1989, Sinwar was sentenced to four life terms by Israel for allegedly planning the killing of two Israeli soldiers. He spent 23 years in detention before being released in a prisoner exchange deal in 2011. During his imprisonment, Sinwar learned Hebrew, and after his release, he addressed Israelis in Hebrew and translated works from Hebrew to Arabic.
A month after being appointed as the head of Hamas' political bureau, Sinwar sent a message of gratitude to Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah for the party's involvement in resisting the Israeli occupation during the Al-Aqsa Flood battle. He emphasized that the martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh in the Al-Aqsa Flood battle proves that the blood of leaders is not more precious than that of the Palestinian people.
Sinwar authored four books and translated four others from Hebrew to Arabic, the most notable being the translation of "Shabak Between the Ruins" and "Israeli Parties". His authored works include the novel "Thorns and Carnations", "Glory", and "Hamas: Experiment and Error".
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October 23, 2024
May ALLAH bestow The aurhor of this book highest place in jannat.
He bravery will b remembered in every corner of the world till doomsday.
He was true warrior and a good thinker.
Rest in peace
He bravery will b remembered in every corner of the world till doomsday.
He was true warrior and a good thinker.
Rest in peace
November 24, 2024
A Five Star ... not for literary quality, not for insight into the more extensive history of colonialism and how it created today's Middle East, and certainly not out of sympathy for any of the leaders in this part of the world who portray themselves in a Promethean light making great sacrifices for their people.
Five Stars is because I bought both Part I and Part II of The Thorn and the Carnation because, apparently, Amazon and Barnes & Noble have been threatened and have chosen not to sell it. So, I had to find an independent book publisher to print the English versions.
The two volumes highlighted to me the last vestiges of global colonialism, which are playing out with unremitting hate, fractured societies, no vision for a future except death to the other, and no viable steps to move forward. I finished the volumes feeling great sorrow for their own version of "The Tragedy of the Commons."
Five Stars is because I bought both Part I and Part II of The Thorn and the Carnation because, apparently, Amazon and Barnes & Noble have been threatened and have chosen not to sell it. So, I had to find an independent book publisher to print the English versions.
The two volumes highlighted to me the last vestiges of global colonialism, which are playing out with unremitting hate, fractured societies, no vision for a future except death to the other, and no viable steps to move forward. I finished the volumes feeling great sorrow for their own version of "The Tragedy of the Commons."
December 22, 2024
This is the second half. What to say.
Here's a few sort of negative things and then a few positive.
Some parts are repeated sort of - but that's due to it being smuggled out of prison in parts. He should get a pass.
I also have to say that as a "novel" I can't really say that there's necessarily a fictional plot. I've read some articles about the work and it seems he may have wanted to chronicle a part of Palestinian history of the resistance using composite characters and not necessarily centering himself. It does read more like a history in parts because the events actually did happen. You can decide what you think about that.
Whatever you think about the story or classification, I think he did well in this second half covering differing viewpoints of the Palestinian people, the different attitudes toward Oslo, toward resistance operations, toward what was called suicide bombings and other elements.
Definitely worth a read - especially given the author's role in the resistance and his demise. I think it'll provide some insight you don't expect, especially if you're used to reading US commentary on the Palestinian struggle for rights and self determination.
https://annas-archive.org/md5/e9d7f17...
Or
https://t.co/iBiJk1Ewjp
Here's a few sort of negative things and then a few positive.
Some parts are repeated sort of - but that's due to it being smuggled out of prison in parts. He should get a pass.
I also have to say that as a "novel" I can't really say that there's necessarily a fictional plot. I've read some articles about the work and it seems he may have wanted to chronicle a part of Palestinian history of the resistance using composite characters and not necessarily centering himself. It does read more like a history in parts because the events actually did happen. You can decide what you think about that.
Whatever you think about the story or classification, I think he did well in this second half covering differing viewpoints of the Palestinian people, the different attitudes toward Oslo, toward resistance operations, toward what was called suicide bombings and other elements.
Definitely worth a read - especially given the author's role in the resistance and his demise. I think it'll provide some insight you don't expect, especially if you're used to reading US commentary on the Palestinian struggle for rights and self determination.
https://annas-archive.org/md5/e9d7f17...
Or
https://t.co/iBiJk1Ewjp
November 20, 2024
Ibrahim dan Hassan di sebelah pihak inginkan penentangan bersenjata yang berterusan kepada Israel (HAMAS) .
Manakala abangnya Mahmood ingin supaya berunding dan menghormati Perjanjian Oslo (PLO).
Hamas melihat sandiwara Israel sahaja dalam bab perjanjian dan yakin bahawa Israel tidak akan sesekali mengikuti perjanjian. Oleh itu, Hamas melalui Briged Al-Qassam (bendera hijau) membuat persediaan mencipta roket jarak jauh dan senjata.
Manakala daripada Fatah dan PLO lahirnya Briged Syuhada Aqsa dengan bendera kuning. Selepas melihat tentera Israel sesuka hati membunuh penduduk Tebing Barat. Briged Baitulmaqdis dengan bendera hitam.
Manakala abangnya Mahmood ingin supaya berunding dan menghormati Perjanjian Oslo (PLO).
Hamas melihat sandiwara Israel sahaja dalam bab perjanjian dan yakin bahawa Israel tidak akan sesekali mengikuti perjanjian. Oleh itu, Hamas melalui Briged Al-Qassam (bendera hijau) membuat persediaan mencipta roket jarak jauh dan senjata.
Manakala daripada Fatah dan PLO lahirnya Briged Syuhada Aqsa dengan bendera kuning. Selepas melihat tentera Israel sesuka hati membunuh penduduk Tebing Barat. Briged Baitulmaqdis dengan bendera hitam.
November 2, 2024
and we thank god have much more than dust
January 26, 2025
Finished this a week after the ceasefire is announced.
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