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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Introduction, Critical Reading, and AnalysisBy the esteemed writer and critic, Ibrahim Joher Khalil Hamad, in The Well of Exile, portrays the struggles of an ambitious young man yearning for a better life, striving to break free from the cycles of poverty, occupation, and discrimination. This is the story of a writer who refused to succumb to the obstacles of orphanhood, poverty, and deprivation. Instead, he persevered with determination, armed with a culture of self-reliance. He had no doting mother to comfort him, nor a father who could spare time as he toiled to feed the mouths of his children, who found themselves in an environment of scarcity.Khalil Hamad completes his university education with a bachelor's degree, believing that the doors of opportunity will swing open for him in the dreamlike desert lands of Kuwait. Yet, he soon realizes that he must rely on his patience as he steps into the grinding world of work. What unfolds is a tale of trials and tribulations, meticulously recounted by the experienced writer in the pages of his autobiography here.Khalil writes his life story in a style that blends narrative storytelling, characterization, dialogue, and detailed depictions of situations. At times, the hurried reader might find these details excessive, but I believe that the events or moments he describes with such precision-sometimes resembling the meticulous details of a screenplay-reveal the depth of his emotional impact and the strength of his memory, which still retains those moments from over 45 years ago.In this memoir, readers will find shocking revelations about the lands of youthful dreams-Kuwait and the United States, places rife with crime, gang wars, and murder. The author has done well to expose the hidden, grim realities of life in these countries, as if warning young people captivated by glossy, deceptive propaganda.The author employs various artistic techniques while maintaining a direct, conversational tone with his reader, as though speaking to them face-to-face. He also engages in intertextuality, drawing from the Quran, world literature, the fantastical and imaginative tales of One Thousand and One Nights, and historical references.Khalil Hamad, known to his Facebook followers as an adventurer who traverses mountains and plains, climbs peaks, and explores mountain caves, is the same person who began these adventures in the lands of exile. He is the same individual who armed himself with popular, religious, and social fortifications, ensuring he did not fall into the well of exile or succumb to the clutches of the social monster born from the cultural shock experienced by those who migrate from Eastern to Western culture, particularly in the United States. [.]. Oweis, Dr. Fayeq (illustrator). …

Condition: New. Top scholars of the Middle East set out the history and future of elections in eight Middle East countries. Examining issues associated with elections, the transition of governance, and the ways in which technology shapes popular participation in politics and elections, they discuss the future of governance and democratic transition in the region. Editor(s): Hamad, Mahmoud; Al-Anani, Khalil. Series: Elections, Voting, Technology. Num Pages: 252 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHF; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 329. . 2014. Paperback. . . . .…

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Condition: New. Top scholars of the Middle East set out the history and future of elections in eight Middle East countries. Examining issues associated with elections, the transition of governance, and the ways in which technology shapes popular participation in politics and elections, they discuss the future of governance and democratic transition in the region. Editor(s): Hamad, Mahmoud; Al-Anani, Khalil. Series: Elections, Voting, Technology. Num Pages: 252 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHF; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 329. . 2014. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Editor's Note The second major cataclysm occurred in June 1967. Hamad, then a young teenager, witnessed the Arab defeat in the Six-Day War. He recounts the terror of hiding in filth-ridden caves to escape bombardment and the crushing humiliation of the subsequent military occupation. The war shattered the illusions of Arab victory propagated by the radio and introduced a new reality of curfews, checkpoints, and economic dependency. A pivotal moment occurred shortly after the war when Hamad, defying a curfew to peek at the invading forces, realized the Israeli soldiers were not the caricatured monsters of his imagination but human beings. This era also marked his first brush with security forces; at fourteen, he was interrogated regarding a stone barricade on a village road, an event that instilled a deep caution regarding political activism. Education became Hamad's refuge, though the path was fraught with failure and shame. He describes the brutality of the traditional school system, where physical punishment was the norm. He was held back a grade in primary school, a humiliation that haunted him. However, a decisive moment occurred when his older brother, Hamad, forced his hands onto a plow, pressing down until the boy screamed in pain. His brother's ultimatum-"Go to your books and never again ask to learn plowing"-steered Hamad away from manual labor and toward intellectual pursuits. His academic journey was transformed during his secondary education in Deir Istiya. There, he encountered influential mentors, most notably the philosopher and poet Abdel Latif Aql, who awakened his critical thinking, and the unconventional English teacher Muhammad Al-Qudah. Despite a historic weakness in English, Hamad managed to pass his Tawjihi exams in 1973. After graduating from high school, Hamad's dreams of attending the University of Jordan were dashed when he was rejected from his desired faculty. Faced with no alternatives and social pressure, he entered the Israeli labor market as a construction worker. He describes this period as a form of "slavery," working grueling hours in Herzliya while building homes for the wealthy. The physical exhaustion and humiliation of this work nearly broke his spirit. Salvation came in 1974 with a newspaper announcement regarding the opening of Bethlehem University, the first local university in the West Bank. Clutching this opportunity as a lifeline, Hamad enrolled in the first cohort, determined to study English Literature-a bold choice given his background. [.]Refusing to surrender, Hamad devised extreme strategies to bridge the gap. He audited advanced classes, sought private tutoring from American monks like Brother Anthony, and obsessively used the dictionary. He adopted the philosophy that "to learn something, you must teach it," even attempting to tutor village children to reinforce his own knowledge. His persistence paid off, and he not only survived but excelled, eventually specializing in English Literature. The memoir concludes with Hamad leaving Bethlehem for Kuwait, joining the Palestinian diaspora in search of work. When the Sky Fell Down is ultimately a testament to the human capacity to endure. It argues that while the "sky" may fall repeatedly-through death, war, and poverty-the human spirit can rise from the rubble, transforming suffering into the fuel for survival and intellectual achievement. [.] Dr. Fayeq OweisEditor This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Oweis, Fayeq (illustrator).…