The Haj

The Haj

<DIV><DIV><b>A proud Arab family in Palestine struggles to hold on to its identity during the birth of the State of Israel </b></div><DIV> </div><DIV>In the early 1920s, young Ibrahim al Soukori has achieved his dreams of heading his small Palestinian town, becoming a proud father, and making the pilgrimage to Mecca. But his family€s journey has just begun, and soon global war and Israel€s formation force them on a path to possible dissolution. Ibrahim€s sons and daughters squabble and find peace with the nearby kibbutz, suffer betrayals, and hold together even when displaced to distant refugee camps.</div><DIV> </div><DIV>Written by an author best known for his sympathetic portrayal of Israel€s difficult birth, <i>The Haj</i> speaks to the history of a troubled region from the perspective of a remarkable Arab dynasty.  </div><DIV> </div><DIV>This ebook features an illustrated biography of Leon Uris including rare photos from the author€s estate.</div></div>