We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I

This memoir explores the complex relationship between Raja Shehadeh and his father, Aziz, a lawyer and political activist. Aziz resisted oppression under British, Jordanian, and Israeli rule, while Raja struggled to recognise his father's courage. After Aziz's murder in 1985, Raja reflects on their differences and the impact of loss. The narrative combines personal grief with a broader commentary on the Palestinian struggle for human rights, highlighting both familial bonds and political challenges.