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The Olive Trees Remember
Paperback
Series: Olive, Book 1
Publisher: John Abraham
Published: Mar 28 2026
Pages: 282
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.64 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In the golden light of Ottoman Gaza, Muslim, Jewish, and Christian neighbors lived side by side in harmony. Young Fatima and Ishmael walked the bustling bazaar together, surrounded by the scent of fresh bread, olive oil, and jasmine. Justice flowed naturally from the teachings of the Qur'an, and peace felt as enduring as the ancient olive trees.
Generations later, their descendant Mariam lives in a very different Gaza. Under occupation, the same streets carry tension and fear. Olive groves that once symbolized abundance now stand under constant threat. As she teaches the children and defends the land, Mariam embarks on a deeper journey - a return to the Qur'an not merely as recitation, but as a living guide for conscience, courage, and moral clarity.
The Olive Trees Remember is a sweeping multi-generational novel that moves between the peaceful coexistence of the past and the painful struggles of the present. Through the enduring symbolism of the olive trees - silent witnesses to history, suffering, and resilience - the story explores the slow erosion of justice and the quiet power of spiritual awakening.
A profound meditation on faith, memory, and the human spirit, this novel asks what it means to reclaim dignity and meaning when the world around you has been transformed by conflict and loss.
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