National Book Award Non Fiction Winner
One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
by Omar El Akkad
Summary
A powerful essay examining Western complicity in the destruction of Gaza and challenging the collective apathy toward Palestinian suffering.
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Historical Context & Significance
El Akkad's nonfiction debut expands on his viral 2023 post, arguing that mass indifference to violence in the Middle East is fracturing Western societies and their foundational values.