Isbn: 9798329950229 - the jew who rowed for palestine: an israeli-palestinian's search for identity (7 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What happens when the world demands you choose between two sides, but your heart belongs to both?Born to an Israeli-Arab Muslim father and a Jewish-American mother, Mark Gerban's life was shaped by two identities that the world often sees as irreconcilable. In his memoir, he takes readers on an extraordinary journey through cultural division, family resilience, and the relentless pursuit of identity.Mark's story begins in a Jewish-American neighborhood, where he and his two sisters struggle to balance their mixed heritage amidst internal family conflicts and the weight of his father's roots overseas. Caught between opposing worlds, he faces the harsh realities of discrimination, betrayal, and the complexities of belonging.But Mark's journey doesn't end there. With unwavering determination, he turns to the unifying power of sport, channeling his identity struggles into a singular mission: to represent Palestine on the world stage in rowing and while highlighting his Jewish background. Against the odds, he carves a path to international acclaim, as the historically best performing Palestinian athlete on the world stage, competing at the brink of Olympic qualification and proving that resilience can triumph over division.This memoir isn't just about Mark's story - it's about our shared humanity. Through his journey, readers can discover what it means to build bridges in a divided world, transform adversity into strength, and embrace the beauty of our most complex identities.More than a sports memoir, The Jew Who Rowed for Palestine is a moving testament to perseverance, coexistence, and the hope that peace is possible - even in the most divided spaces.If you've ever struggled to find where you belong or wondered how personal courage can challenge the world's limitations and artificially imposed boundaries, this book is your invitation to see what's possible. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…