In this urgent and compelling book, Julie M. Norman and Maia Carter Hallward provide a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to Gaza’s history, politics, and people. Combining a nuanced narrative with hard-hitting reflections from everyday Gazans, the book tells the dynamic story of how Gaza became an epicenter of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and a pivotal hot-spot in the region. It also tells the story of a place that, for many of its residents, is defined by much more than violence or suffering, revealing the multi-faceted resilience and determination of those who live there.