First published 2020
Arrested and deported by British authorities, Palestinian mayor Hussein Fakhri al-Khalidi begins a harrowing exile in the Seychelles. His diary bears witness to the peculiarities of colonial rule, chronicling his sudden deportation, life on the remote tropical island, and his eventual return to political activism. Through al-Khalidi's personal experiences and keen observations, the diaries provide a vital firsthand account of the Palestinian struggle against British occupation in the 1930s - a pivotal era that shaped the tragic events of 1948.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, 20th-century, activism
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: exile, firsthand-account, political-activism
376 pages · Paperback · I.B. Tauris