"The most eloquent statement in English of what it is like to be a Palestinian today. . . . No other book so well explains the background to recent events in Palestine/Israel." –
The Times Literary Supplement "An important literary event. . . . One of the finest existential accounts of Palestinian displacement that we now have." –Edward W. Said, from the Foreword
"Forceful, lyrical, evocative. . . . A wonderful read." –
The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs "Stirring. . . . Poignant. . . . Compelling. . . .
I Saw Ramallah is a magnificent addition to world literature. It is picturesque and lifelike. Its evocative images touch, move, and inspire." -
Middle East Studies Association Bulletin
"Marvelous. . . . A beautifully constructed and moving memoir." -
Al-Ahram Weekly
"An honest and lyrical account from the Palestinian Diaspora. . . . This book describes in detail the damage done to the Palestinian people in the most beautiful prose. . . . Because of his frankness and calm tone, Barghouti has ensured that this life story will stay with the reader a long time after all the shouting and politicking stops." -
Cairo Times "A rare memoir. . . . Humane and eloquent." -
In These Times
