「This book was selected as the winner of the Moore Prize 2020 because of the beauty of its writing and the author’s ability to convey the everyday realities of generations of ordinary Palestinians living under occupation. … the poignant power of Raja Shehadeh’s memoir draw the reader towards a sense of intimacy with the city and people of Ranallah trying to live their lives in dignity and peace.」──Catherine Morris, The 2020 Moore Prize’s distinguished panel of judges