The sound of war is the agonizing cries of traumatized children
Child psychologist Kathrin Glatz-Broback heard these stories daily while leading a team of local staff at Nasser Hospital in the Gaza Strip in August 2024. “Diary from Gaza” is the writing of an aid worker in a war zone, recounting the stories of the children, parents, and colleagues she encountered: Adam, five years old, who became completely withdrawn after witnessing his father’s death; Aisha, eight years old, suffering from severe burns and intense anxiety; Rami, twelve years old, who is almost unable to eat in despair after losing his parents; Amina, Balousha, and the other Palestinian hospital staff who risk their lives daily to get to work.
“Diary from Gaza” reveals the devastating impact of war on people. At a time when international media are barred from Gaza, the book documents the profound suffering endured by the entire population. At the same time, the book is a testament to people’s will to help one another, especially in maintaining hope. It is a moving human story of resilience in the face of devastating losses.
| Publisher | Kagge Forlag |
| Author | Kathrin Glatz |
| Country | Norway |
| Publication Date | 02/02/2024 |
| Pages | 207 |
| Edition | first |
| Size | 14.53 x 2.34 x 21.67 cm |
| About the Author | Kathrin Glatz-Broback is a psychologist, a university lecturer at NTNU, and a field worker with Doctors Without Borders. She has worked for many years in crisis zones and with displaced people, including in the Congo, Egypt, Greece, and Lebanon. In October 2024, she was awarded the Save the Children Award for Child Rights. She also received the Philippe Prize in recognition of her years of work with the children of Moria camp. Glatz-Broback previously co-authored, with journalist Guru Colset Mirakiras, a book entitled "Moria: Inside Europe's Largest Refugee Camp." |
| Publisher Address | info@kagge.no |
| ISBN | 9788248939573 |
