Prairie Fire Publishing is proud to present The Thorn and the Carnation by Yahya Sinwar, a semi-biographical novel which reveals the enduring courage and determination of the Palestinian national liberation movement.
Sinwar was the chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau and the leader Hamas in the Gaza Strip until his assassination by the Zionist Israeli Defense Force (IDF) in October 2024. Through The Thorn and the Carnation, Sinwar delves into the complexities of organized resistance, examining the dynamics of power, oppression, and the resilience of a people determined to achieve national liberation. The book situates the Palestinian cause within the global anti-imperialist movement, exploring its connections to global struggles against colonialism and national oppression.
Exposing the mechanisms of colonial violence and the aggression of imperial powers, Sinwar’s analysis details the importance of unity and strategy in confronting a militarily superior opponent, while expressing the reality faced by Palestinians on the ground throughout over 80 years of armed conflict, occupation, displacement, and genocide.
ISBN: 978-1-300-32826-1