Stranger in My Own Land

In "Stranger in My Own Land," Fida Jiryis reflects on her family's poignant journey following the 1993 Oslo Accords, which allowed some Palestinians to return to their hometowns in Israel. The memoir offers a sweeping narrative of Palestine's history, from the Nakba to the present, as seen through Jiryis's experiences shaped by conflict and loss, including her father's exile and her childhood in war-torn Beirut. After returning to their village in the Galilee, she confronts her complex identity and the challenges of belonging, exploring the broader implications of the right of return for millions of Palestinians.