Writing under the pen name Souad, this Palestinian author is believed to be living in Europe. Her memoir offers a raw and unflinching account of life under oppression and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable violence. Through her powerful narrative, she reveals deeply personal stories that resonate with universal themes of survival, identity, and the yearning for freedom. Her work provides a piercing glimpse into complex realities, highlighting the indomitable spirit of those who have been silenced.
Souad here relates how she survived an attempted 'honour killing' in her West Bank village for having had premarital sex. She calls for an end to the code of silence that allows this practice to continue in certain Islamic societies.