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by Njoud Salem (Author)
An unflinching, word-for-word account of the first 365 days of genocide in a strip of land no larger than 360 km Gaza. Prepare to read "what your eyes have never seen, and your minds have never imagined". From October 7, 2023, to October 7, 2024, Njoud Salem, a mother and wife, recounts her family's harrowing struggle for survival amidst unimaginable destruction and relentless bombardment. She paints a vivid picture of life under siege, where cherished homes are reduced to rubble, hospitals become battlefields where the wounded lie on floors, and the most basic human right to live is denied. Through her eyes, readers will experience the terror of quadcopter drones, the indignity of forced displacement, and the crushing weight of witnessing massacres and starvation. Yet, amidst this "open hell", Salem's narrative is a powerful testament to "a humanity that has been slaughtered one that can neither live nor die, but somehow barely survives". It's a story woven with unwavering faith, the unbreakable bonds of family, and the fierce spirit of resistance. She captures the silent agony of mothers, the resilience of children, and the collective yearning for a homeland that "no longer offered shelter". This book is a raw, emotional journey through pain, fear, and enduring hope, an urgent plea from a land where "the world watches silently", and a stark reminder that even in the darkest hours, "love is immortality".
