Saftar: a wound in the human story

By Story leGaïe

Originally written as an article and published in September 2024 on Marginalia Subversiva, Saftar: A Wound in the Human Story captures the immense grief and silences left behind by the erasure of Palestinian lives. The title, drawn from the Arabic roots of "Saftar"-meaning both "journey" and "torn"-reflects the heartbreak of lives cut short, stories that will never be told, and the relentless loss endured by Palestinians. Through vivid and poignant prose, Story leGa e transforms personal anguish into a profound tribute to those missing, abducted, and erased. Seventy-five percent of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the Gaza Soup Kitchen, supporting families impacted by ongoing violence. Saftar is not just a book; it is a memorial and a call to hold space for those silenced by oppression.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1300609516
• ISBN13: 9781300609513
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"