The Hour of Sunlight
From would-be terrorist to peace activist, Sami al Jundi tells the story of how prison changed his life.
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The Hour of Sunlight: One Palestinian's Journey from Prisoner to Peacemaker
By Sami al Jundi and Jen Marlowe
Nation Books 2011, 368 pages, $11.95Support Yes! when you buy here from an independent bookstore.
A bomb went off prematurely and Sami al Jundi was arrested at the hospital for his involvement. After ten years of reading in jail, he was released ready to begin his mission to promote peace instead of bombs in Israel.
GRITtv’s Laura Flanders talks to author Jen Marlowe and Sami al Jundi about their work in Israel, their collaboration on writing The Hour of Sunlight, and their hope to promote a democratic and peaceful future.
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