Sahoom's Story
A Palestinian child, Sahoom, whose world was torn apart during the Nakba. Forced from her home and cast into exile by the Zionist occupation, she endured with nothing but an olive tree. Now, at ninety years old, she bears witness to a lifetime of survival, memory, and the unbroken presence of Palestine within her.
In honour of Sahoom, proceeds from the sale of this book are going towards PCRF's Gaza appeal.
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About the Book
Sahoom was born in Haifa, a city full of life, promise, and culture, where her childhood was filled with the joy and security every child deserves. But only a few years later, that world was shattered when the Zionist occupation took everything from her: her home, her rights, and her sense of safety. From that moment on her life became a constant struggle for survival, marked by loss and the search for dignity that was stolen from her so young.
What You'll Find
- A first-person testimony of the Nakba
- Scenes of exile, struggle under olive trees, and disloyalty of the trusted
- How memory, loss, and dignity endure across generations and plant resistance
- Authenticated photographs and documents through each stage of the journey
"I hope her story will keep Palestine alive. In hearts and in the fight."
Inside Sahoom's Story
Witness the historical documents and photographs that bring Sahoom's testimony to life. From her official birth certificate from the Government of Palestine to images of the vibrant Palestinian life before 1948.
Official Documentation
Sahoom's birth certificate from the Government of Palestine stands as powerful evidence of Palestinian identity and heritage. This official document represents not just a life, but a homeland that existed before 1948.
Life by the Sea
Palestinian fishermen working the Haifa Mediterranean coast, representing the deep connection to the land and sea that was severed during the Nakba.
Working the Railways
Sahoom's father worked these very railway lines, routing through the Levant: Palestine to Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.
Haifa, Her Home
The peaceful landscape of Haifa where Sahoom was born. A place where Muslims, Christians, Druze, and Jews lived as neighbours, sharing culture and community.
The Nakba
The catastrophe when Palestinians were forced to abandon their land, carrying the keys to their homes as the only link to their lives. But, to this day, they hold on to their keys as a powerful symbol of the hope and right to return.
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Keep Palestine alive through Sahoom's eyes
95 pages • e-book and paperback
Available as paperback & Kindle on Amazon