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The Storyteller of Jerusalem: The Life and Times of Wasif Jawhariyyeh, 1904-1948
2014 winner
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These are a treasure trove of writings on the life, culture, music, and history of Jerusalem. Spanning over four decades, from 1904 to 1948, they cover a period of enormous and turbulent change. The result is a vibrant, sprawling collection of anecdotes and observations as varied as the city.
Winner of the Palestine Book Awards 2014: Memoir Prize