Omar El Akkad's debut non-fiction work reflects on the Western world's failure to uphold promises during conflicts, emphasizing the urgency for accountability. His poignant tweet following Gaza's bombardment captures a troubling sentiment: that in retrospect, many will claim opposition to injustices only when it feels safe. Meanwhile, the article also features two novels—Eowyn Ivey’s ‘Black Woods, Blue Sky,’ a unique blend of fairytale and stark realism set in Alaska, and Allegra Goodman’s ‘Isola,’ a compelling epic of survival based on a true story from 1531, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit.
Omar El Akkad's tweet highlights the peril of late accountability: ‘One day, when it's safe... everyone will have always been against this.’
In his memoir, El Akkad explores the hollow promises made by Western powers in the context of ongoing global conflicts.
Eowyn Ivey’s ‘Black Woods, Blue Sky’ intertwines fairytale elements with realism, presenting a vivid narrative of love and survival in Alaska.
‘Isola,’ by Allegra Goodman, narrates a profound tale of perseverance through the lens of a woman's survival on an island in 1531.
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