This author is known for her unwavering commitment to confronting injustice, often engaging in direct action to defend the oppressed. Her writing, drawn from intense personal experiences, delves into the depths of human resilience and ethical responsibility in the face of systemic oppression. At the heart of her work lies a drive to understand and convey the complex nuances of conflict, seeking common ground and advocating for fundamental human rights. Her voice resonates with urgency and a call to empathy and action, inspiring readers to critically examine the world around them.
Rachel Corrie was a young American activist killed on March 16th 2003, as she tried to block the demolition of a Palestinian family's home in the Gaza strip. She was twenty-three years old. This book reveals her gifts as a poet and writer, and tells her story, from her reflections as a precociously creative and assured young child.
March 2003. The Gaza Strip. 23-year-old Rachel Corrie stands between a Palestinian house and an armoured bulldozer. Edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner and based on the writings of Rachel Corrie herself, this play captures the enduring idealism, blazing eloquence and sardonic wit of her vivid diary entries.