Picking up this book may seem hard because of the subject matter; putting it down is even harder. The voices of Gaza's young writers are so moving and varied and astonishing. You'll carry We Are Not Numbers in your heart for a very long time -- Kamila Shamsie Wondrous, devastating and vibrant beyond measure. These essays, piercing and searching, striking and warm, grapple with the question of how to make a life. An achievement and a marvel, an absolute shooting star -- Bryan Washington With lovingly crafted words and stories, the authors in We Are Not Numbers open portals in Israel's apartheid wall, inviting readers into the impossible realities of life under siege in Gaza. The collective commitment to doing whatever it takes to produce this extraordinary symphony of testimony is evident on every page. This book is a jailbreak - and a miracle -- Naomi Klein A brilliant collection of voices that lays bare the struggles and suffering of ordinary young Palestinians. More importantly, it illuminates their humanity and dignity, and the hopes and dreams that persist even in the face of death and destruction -- Monica Ali Impossible to put down or forget - a testament to the unimaginable strength of the people of Gaza -- Riz Ahmed Powerful, humane and heroic . . . the voices of Palestinians soar. This is the most important collection of writing published today. It's a book the world must know -- Jenni Fagan We Are Not Numbers is not just a book-it's my life, their life, and our shared story. I know some of these brave writers; I've walked the same streets, felt the same fear, and shared the same dreams under Gaza's skies. These pages carry the truth of our struggle and the beauty of our humanity. This is Gaza as it truly is, written by those who live it every day -- Motaz Azaiza, award-winning Palestinian photojournalist A rebellion against the singular story. An insightful, multifaceted glimpse into the besieged Gaza Strip, where millions of people continue to confront a genocide waged by an Israeli regime -- Mohammed el-Kurd They are the hopes of a cruel world, the humanity of an inhumane era, the resolve in a time of evil. Their voices will bellow through the ages -- Owen Jones A vital book. The emergence of these voices is politically and ethically urgent, of course, but it is also a profoundly important literary event -- China Mieville A testament to the dignity, courage and beauty of Gaza and her people - these voices and stories could not be more urgent -- Fatima Bhutto I felt not only deeply moved by this book but transformed. Its importance cannot be understated and I know I will press it upon everyone I meet -- Daisy Johnson As a genocide unfolds right before us, this book will stand as a testimony to this shocking and inhuman moment in history -- Neel Mukherjee

Ahmed Alnaouq (Author) Ahmed Alnaouq grew up in Gaza where he earned a bachelor's degree in English Literature from al-Azher University. Ahmed was the inspiration for, and original project manager of, We Are Not Numbers. He later won the UK's prestigious Chevening scholarship and earned a master's degree in international journalism from Leeds University. He also serves as advocacy and outreach officer for the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor. Ahmed's writings have been published by the Gulf News, New Arab, and other websites. He is currently based in London. Pam Bailey (Author) Pam Bailey is a freelance journalist and social-justice activist. She lived and worked in the Gaza Strip immediately following the 2008/9 Israeli assault. Today, she is a communications consultant and writer/editor for nonprofits such as ImpACT International for Human Rights Policies. She has also founded More Than Our Crimes, a nonprofit initiative focused on assuring second chances for individuals convicted of violent crimes in the United States. She is based in Washington DC.