{"product_id":"before-the-flood-a-gaza-family-memoir-across-three-generations-of-colonial-invasion-occupation-and-war-in-palestine-9781644215289","title":"Before the Flood: A Gaza Family Memoir Across Three Generations of Colonial Invasion, Occupation, and War in Palestine","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe social, political, and historical context of the current Israeli-Palestinian War told through the stories of the author's family and village. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Ramzy Baroud's sensitive, thoughtful, searching writing penetrates to the core of moral dilemmas.\"--Noam Chomsky \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA profound exploration of Palestinian history and resilience through the personal stories of the author's family--the al-Badrasawis. Beginning with intimate details of village life in Beit Daras prior to the \u003ci\u003eNakba\u003c\/i\u003e, Ramzy Baroud vividly portrays the rich cultural heritage, deeply rooted traditions, and daily struggles faced by ordinary people whose lives were radically disrupted by the violent upheavals and ongoing conflicts driven by British colonialism and Zionist aggression. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBaroud weaves together past and present, illuminating how historical forces shaped the collective consciousness and steadfast resilience of the Palestinian people. His storytelling reveals not only the harsh realities of occupation, displacement, and loss but also the extraordinary courage, faith, and solidarity that underpin a powerful and enduring spirit of resistance, encapsulated in what the author refers to as the Palestinian \"longue durée.\" Ultimately, Baroud aims to humanize and reclaim Palestinian narratives from distorted portrayals, highlighting their perseverance and the universal quest for justice and liberation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ramzy Baroud\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Seven Stories Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781644215289\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRAMZY BAROUD \u003c\/b\u003eis a Palestinian author, historian, and academic whose work focuses on Palestinian history, liberation, and people's history. His books include \u003ci\u003eSearching Jenin, The Second Palestinian Intifada, My Father Was a Freedom Fighter, The Last Earth\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThese Chains Will Be Broken.\u003c\/i\u003e His book, \u003ci\u003eOur Vision for Liberation\u003c\/i\u003e, co-edited with Ilan Pappé, brings together voices shaping the Palestinian struggle today. Baroud holds a Ph.D. in Palestine Studies from the University of Exeter and has taught mass communication at Curtin University. He is a Non-Resident Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA) at Istanbul Zaim University. His academic contributions extend to numerous books and journals, and he has lectured at leading universities worldwide. His work has been translated into multiple languages, solidifying his role as a key voice in documenting Palestinian history and resistance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eILAN PAPPÉ\u003c\/b\u003e is an Israeli historian, socialist activist, and author of many books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eA History of Modern Palestine\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Idea of Israel: A History of Power and Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e; and with Noam Chomsky, \u003ci\u003eGaza in Crisis: Reflections on Israel's War Against the Palestinians\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Ramzy Baroud \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47674823639197,"sku":"9781644215289","price":39.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_81f0e087-0533-45e0-a741-dee9cf6d6b1d.jpg?v=1771913495","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/before-the-flood-a-gaza-family-memoir-across-three-generations-of-colonial-invasion-occupation-and-war-in-palestine-9781644215289","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}