The Haj by Leon Uris

The New York Times bestselling story of Haj Ibrahim as he tries to lead and protect his village in the time leading up to and following the rebirth of Israel. From the moment Ibrahim is declared the Muktar of Tabah, he is forced to grapple with the growing tensions between the Arabs and the Jews in the Middle East. As fights break out and guerrilla warfare takes hold, Ibrahim’s family and villagers are forced to flee. Separated from the other villagers, Ibrahim and his family struggle for survival as refugees amidst the raging war. Leon Uris is no stranger to writing about the birth of Palestine, but The Haj offers an Arab perspective that gives a comprehensive look at the dynamic history of the Middle East.