A Day in the Life of Abed Salama (2023) -Nathan Thrall

"A Day in the Life of Abed Salama is a non-fiction book that utilizes a narrative prose akin to a fiction novel to tell the story of a tragic bus accident just outside of Jerusalem involving a school bus full of Palestinian children. Through this accident, the author examines the systems of oppression against Palestinians that enabled this accident and exacerbated its severity. This is done primarily through the story of Abed Salama’s journey to track down his son after the accident and being forced to chase rumors and call in favors to help him get around his restricted movement as a West Bank Palestinian. This book is as captivating as it is heartbreaking and expertly presents large systematic issues through specific and personal anecdotes."

The full review can be read at: https://readbya.substack.com/p/a-day-in-the-life-of-abed-salama