{"title":"Mosab Abu Toha","description":"\u003cp\u003eMosab Abu Toha is a Palestinian poet whose works palpably capture the essence of life and art in Gaza. His poetry resonates deeply with themes of resilience, identity, and the human spirit. As an author, Mosab specifically crafts verses that open up new perspectives and evoke a rich tapestry of emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eForest of Noise\u003c\/em\u003e, a profound collection that weaves personal narratives with the vibrant noise of everyday life. Readers often find themselves immersed in the delicate interplay between silence and sound, a theme Mosab explores with striking clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThings You May Find Hidden in My Ear\u003c\/em\u003e, Mosab intricately unpicks moments from the past, shedding light on stories often left untold. This collection highlights his ability to bring cultural experiences and individual stories into the global conversation, making it a fascinating read for those interested in the arts and culture of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arts \u0026amp; Culture category of our bookstore is enriched by Mosab Abu Toha's works. His books not only offer poetic beauty but also promote an understanding of cultural and emotional nuances through the lens of a Palestinian poet. Dive into his collections to explore the profound world of arts and culture he so eloquently presents.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"forest-of-noise-by-mosab-abu-toha-9780008738860","title":"Forest of Noise","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Powerful, capacious and profound’\u003c\/strong\u003e — OCEAN VUONG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘A book you won’t soon forget’\u003c\/strong\u003e — ILYA KAMINSKY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Astonishing’\u003c\/strong\u003e — TERRANCE HAYES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonglisted for the 2025 Dylan Thomas Prize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA deeply powerful collection of poems about life in Gaza by acclaimed Palestinian poet, Mosab Abu Toha.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarely 30 years old, Mosab Abu Toha was already a well-known poet when the current assault on Gaza began. After the Israeli army bombed his house, pulverising a library he had painstakingly built for community use, he and his family fled for their safety. Not for the first time in their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSomehow, amid the chaos, Abu Toha kept writing poems. These are those poems. Uncannily clear, direct and beautifully tuned, they form one of the most astonishing works of art wrested from wartime. Here are directives for what to do in an air raid and lyrics about the poet’s wife, singing to his children to distract them. Huddled in the dark, Abu Toha remembers his grandfather’s oranges and his daughter’s joy in eating them. Here are poems to introduce readers to his extended family, some of them no longer with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoving between glimpses of life in relative peacetime and absurdist poems about surviving in a barely liveable occupation, \u003cem\u003eForest of Noise\u003c\/em\u003e invites a wide audience into an experience that defies the imagination — even as it is watched live. 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After the Israeli army bombed his house, pulverising a library he had painstakingly built for community use, he and his family fled for their safety. Not for the first time in their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSomehow, amid the chaos, Abu Toha kept writing poems. These are those poems. Uncannily clear, direct and beautifully tuned, they form one of the most astonishing works of art wrested from wartime. Here are directives for what to do in an air raid and lyrics about the poet’s wife, singing to his children to distract them. Huddled in the dark, Abu Toha remembers his grandfather’s oranges and his daughter’s joy in eating them. Here are poems to introduce readers to his extended family, some of them no longer with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoving between glimpses of life in relative peacetime and absurdist poems about surviving in a barely liveable occupation, \u003cem\u003eForest of Noise\u003c\/em\u003e invites a wide audience into an experience that defies the imagination — even as it is watched live. 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A survivor of four brutal military attacks, he bears witness to a grinding cycle of destruction and assault, yet his poetry is inspired by a profound humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese poems emerge directly from the experience of growing up and living in constant lockdown, and often under direct attack. Like Gaza itself, they are filled with rubble and the ever-present menace of surveillance drones policing a people unwelcome in their own land. They are also suffused with the smell of tea, roses in bloom, and the view of the sea at sunset. Children are born, families continue traditions, students attend university, and libraries rise from the ruins as Palestinians go on about their lives, creating beauty and finding new ways to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by an in-depth interview conducted by Ammiel Alcalay, Abu Toha discusses life in Gaza, his family origins, and how he came to poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThings You May Find Hidden in My Ear:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Mosab Abu Toha is an astonishingly gifted young poet from Gaza, almost a seer with his eloquent lyrical vernacular... His poems break my heart and awaken it, at the same time. I feel I have been waiting for his work all my life.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eNaomi Shihab Nye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Though forged in the bleak landscape of Gaza, he conjures a radiance that echoes Miłosz and Kabir. These poems are like flowers that grow out of bomb craters, and Mosab Abu Toha is an astonishing talent to celebrate.\" - Mary Karr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Mosab Abu Toha's \u003ci\u003eThings You May Find Hidden in My Ear\u003c\/i\u003e arrives with such refreshing clarity and voice amidst a sea of immobilising self-consciousness. It is no great feat to say a complicated thing in a complicated way, but here is a poet who says it plain: 'In Gaza, some of us cannot completely die.' Later, 'This is how we survived.' It's remarkable. This is poetry of the highest order.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eKaveh Akbar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341478576364,"sku":"9780872868601","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21182593482498.jpg?v=1772192567"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/mosab-abu-toha.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}