Poetic Injustice: Writings on Resistance & Palestine Just Released

posted on: Feb 8, 2011

Palestinian American poet, Remi Kenazi’s debut poetry collection Poetic Injustice: Writings on Resistance and Palestine was released today.

The long-awaited release by Palestinian-American poet Remi Kanazi is a diverse mix of unabashed resistance poems. Laced with searing indictments of occupation, ethnic cleansing, and war, Remi tackles some of the most important issues facing the world today. Additionally, included in the collection are forty-eight three-line poems for Palestine and a full-length spoken word poetry CD.

To purchase the collection, click <a href=”http://poeticinjustice.net/book/purchase-poetic-injustice.html”>here</a>. Shipping internationally is available.

ADVANCE PRAISE for Poetic Injustice:

“Read his words out loud…let their compassionate anger…spur you to action.”
Ali Abunimah, author and co-founder of the Electronic Intifada

“There is more truth, and perhaps finally more news, in Remi Kanazi’s poems than the pages of your daily newspaper.”
Chris Hedges, Pulitzer Prize winner

“Breathtakingly honest prose…run out and get this collection today.”
Cynthia McKinney, former US Congresswoman

“This book of poems is a shining example of tomorrow’s Palestine.”
Ronnie Kasrils, former South African government minister

“A voice which refuses to be silenced.”
John Berger, novelist and Booker Prize winner

“Feel the power and pain of Palestine’s struggle.”
John Pilger, award-winning journalist and filmmaker

“Back from Gaza, Remi Kanazi’s poems make tears come to my eyes.”
Stéphane Hessel, former French ambassador

“A poet with immense power and bravery.”
Elmaz Abinader, author and poet