Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear: Poems from Gaza

by Mosab Abu Toha

Description

Mosab Abu Toha's powerful debut collection offers an unflinching look at life under siege in Gaza, chronicling his experiences from childhood to fatherhood amidst relentless conflict. These poems masterfully weave together the stark realities of political violence and destruction with the enduring beauty of everyday life, from the scent of roses to the view of the sea. Through vivid imagery and profound humanity, Abu Toha bears witness to the resilience of the Palestinian people, who continue to create, survive, and find hope even in the most challenging circumstances. This collection is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, offering a vital and deeply moving perspective from a land often defined by its struggles.

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City Lights Books

Published Apr 26, 2022

130 pages

ISBN: 9780872868885

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@gxuosiJul 3, 2026

this collection wasn’t for me. it was cyclic, disjointed, and scattered. it didn’t translate for me in a way i could connect with the poems. the best of the best were all in the beginning, but for my tastes it slowly devolved.

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First Published

2022

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear: Poems from Gaza by Mosab Abu Toha.

War/Trauma