We Are Not Numbers

Ranked as the number 5 bestseller by Sunday Times and celebrated by Irish readers, this book is more than just a publication—it's a testament and a revelation. British Vogue hails it as "meaningful and impactful," urging readers to share it with friends. Service95 describes it as a "powerful collection," while Naomi Klein considers it both a "jailbreak and a miracle." Ta-Nehisi Coates praises the work as essential, emphasizing its focus on liberation. Riz Ahmed finds it "impossible to put down or forget." Motaz Azaiza depicts "We Are Not Numbers" as a narrative not just of an individual but a collective life story of Gaza, penned by its daily inhabitants. Monica Ali describes it as a "brilliant collection" that unveils the hardships and suffering faced by young Palestinians.The book captures the lives of Gaza's youth, born into an existence defined by Israeli occupation and blockade. It tells stories like that of a teenage girl staring at her ceiling, fearing its collapse, a student dreaming of visiting global libraries as he scans their photos online, and another young person dreaming of rebuilding the city they walk through each day. These accounts highlight their relentless struggle to be seen as people with ambitions and lives of value, not mere statistics.Founded in 2014, We Are Not Numbers aims to amplify the voices of Gaza's youth. This heartfelt collection spans over ten years, offering deep insights into the history, present, and future of Palestinian leaders, artists, scientists, and scholars, all while envisioning potential paths forward.