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I understand now my father really thought he was doing me good. Education means a lot to Palestinians. We've become some of the most educated people in the world through our diaspora. We've had to be. When you ain't got land, your degree may be your only solid ground. May father felt (feels) that being a doctor would give me security. How can I explain that I'm not safe from anything if I don't write?

Suheir Hammad

Suheir Hammad

Suheir Hammad

Born: October 25, 1973 (age 51)

Bio: Suheir Hammad is an American poet, author, performer, and political activist. She was born in Amman, Jordan. Her parents were Palestinian refugees who immigrated along with their daughter to Brooklyn, New York City when she was five years old.

Known for:

Breaking Poems (2008)
ZaatarDiva (2005)
Drops of this Story (1996)

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