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The Diaries of Khalil Sakakini. Volume Six, Part 3: Between Father and Son, The Letters of Khalil Sakakini to his Son Sari in America, 1935-1937
Author: 
Khalil Sakakini
Contributors:
Editor
:
Akram Mousallam
Publisher: 
Khalil Sakakini Cultural Centre, Ramallah, and The Institute of Jerusalem Studies
Publication Year: 
2006
Language: 
Arabic
Number of Pages: 
414
Keywords: 
المعلمون الفلسطينيون
صور عن فلسطين
سري السكاكيني
هالة السكاكيني
صور لحيفا
قيادة الجهاد المقدس
صور لعز الدين القسام
صور لفوزي الخاشقجي
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Abstract

In this volume Khalil Sakakini continues his correspondence with his son Sari while the latter was studying in America. The central events were the background events that led to the 1936 rebellion; the building of the new family home in Qatamon and Sakakini’s participation in the momentous events of the thirties. Sakakini continues his memoirs in this volume in the form of letters to his son.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Khalil Sakakini (1878 - 1953) is a Palestinian writer and educator. Born in Jerusalem, Sakakini's early life was devoted to Arab letters. During the mandate period, Sakakini continued his advocacy of public education. He participated in the early Palestinian national movement, and his diaries are an important source for scholars of the period. He is best remembered for his books on teaching Arabic to beginners.