{"product_id":"the-jew-who-rowed-for-palestine-an-israeli-palestinians-search-for-identity-paperback","title":"The Jew Who Rowed For Palestine: An Israeli-Palestinian's Search for Identity - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Gerban\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn to an Israeli-Arab Muslim father and a Jewish-American mother, Mark embarks on an extraordinary journey of cultural division, resilience, and identity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlongside his two sisters, he navigates the complexities of his mixed heritage in an American Jewish neighborhood, shaped by internal family struggles and reflections on his father's overseas family. This quest for self-discovery challenges family dynamics and guides him toward a deeper understanding of coexistence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite facing discrimination, political hurdles, and the eventual betrayal of friends, Mark's unwavering determination for rowing and the opportunity to represent Palestine leads him to Germany. Fueled by his passion, he achieves significant milestones, including a journey to the brink of Olympic qualification. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis memoir tells a remarkable story of family, perseverance, and the unifying power of sports in a divided world. Mark's narrative serves as a microcosm of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, revealing how personal conflict, identity struggle, and betrayal can illuminate paths to understanding and peace amid complex issues.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 14, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47508593246386,"sku":"9798329950229","price":20.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/Xm45rvEc8p9798329950229.webp?v=1779611472","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-jew-who-rowed-for-palestine-an-israeli-palestinians-search-for-identity-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}