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We come from the land, give our love and labor to her, and she nurtures us in return. When we die, we return to the land. In a way, she owns us. Palestine owns us and we belong to her

Susan Abulhawa

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Susan Abulhawa
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: June 3
Human Rights Activist
Journalist
Novelist
Writer
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