If you’ve ever wondered why people keep talking about Palestine, or the point of keeping up with a long-drawn conflict in the Middle East and what difference you could possibly make, this book is for you. Political analyst and podcaster Walid Jumblatt Abdullah takes on questions that Singaporeans have often raised about Palestine, laying out answers that clarify and inform.
Walid examines myths (“Could Gaza Have Been Singapore?”) and sheds light on the double standards of Western powers, to whom human rights seem to matter, except for where Palestine is concerned. Explaining how the Palestinians have been systematically dehumanised for decades, the book highlights how they continue to exist nevertheless, their very existence an act of resistance.
Why Palestine? is an illuminating starting point for newcomers to the issue, and a passionate primer that seasoned activists will welcome for capturing the heart and hope of a long-disenfranchised people and those who support them.
No Readgrets discussions are safe spaces to nurture conversations and connections over inspiring books and explorations beyond their pages.
This time, we will be discussing the novel, Why Palestine?, by Walid Jumblatt Abdullah.
Event Details:
- Date: 30 August 2025, Saturday
- Time: 1130-1300
- Venue: City Book Room, 387 Joo Chiat Rd, #03-02 The Modules, Singapore 427623
This is a free event. Slots are limited so sign up soon!
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About No Readgrets Book Club:
No Readgrets discussions are safe spaces to nurture conversations and connections over inspiring books and explorations beyond their pages.
About City Book Room
City Book Room isan independent publisher and bookstore in Singapore, established in December 2014, that focuses on publishing and selling books, particularly literary works in Chinese with some English selections. They publish novels, prose, poetry, and translated works, with some titles recognized by the Singapore Literature Prize. The bookstore also hosts cultural events and aims to be a hub for local authors and their works.
