I Shall Not Hate

Although it's evident that Dr. Abuelaish is not an author, this is a book that will hopefully stay with me forever. I am absolutely so grateful and humbled that he decided to share his story with us. His voice is one of the many that NEEDS to be heard. He has an amazing story, one that advocates hope and peaceful coexistence. Even though the read isn't as great as his message, this is definitely one of my favourites of 2013!

Horrible tragedy aside, this man, according to his own account, never had self-doubts, or held anger toward occupiers, or have been misled in his beliefs even as a youth. I find it hard to swallow, especially since he is also an aspiring politician. He is either a saint, or a lier - and I don't believe in saints.